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historic preservation month

Highland Park preservation | online resources | books

By Mayoral Proclamation, the City of Highland Park is commemorating the 4th annual National Preservation Month this May.

Highland Park preservation

sites of local interest
guide to local landmark designation status

Find out how to become a designated landmark in Highland Park.

highland park historical society
Discover our past, visit the museum, and plan to attend Society events.

highland park local history files
Browse an alphabetical index of photographs, manuscripts, newspaper clippings and other items from Highland Park presented in digital form.

historic preservation commission
Start your search for local historic preservation information here!  Includes Commission agendas and meeting dates.

list of local & national registration landmarks
See a list of Highland Park's own registered landmarks.

map of local historic districts
View maps of Highland Park Historic Districts.

research your highland park home
Find out how to uncover your home's past.

books of local interest
an architectural album: chicago's north shore

highland park, american suburb as its best: an architectural and historical survey

highland park by foot or frame: an architectural and historical odyssey

inventory of architecture before WW II in highland park & lake forest, lake county


Click on an image to access the library's photo collection on Flickr.com

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online resources

advisory council on historic preservation
The Council is an independent federal agency promoting federal preservation of the nation's resources.  Its site offers valuable information on funding.

Illinois historic preservation agency
Get information on preservation and incentive programs, including how to care for your historic structure.

national register of historic places
View the official (and changing) list of historic places, and find material on incentives, grants, how-to and standards and guidelines.

national trust for historic preservation
Get information and assistance from the experts in preservation, including conferences, training and funding.  Includes lists of National Trust sites: Historic hotels, artists' studios, and tours.

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books

           

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