Landmarks Illinois
Brooklyn, IL, One of the Last Remaining Freedom Towns in America
Landmarks Illinois 30 N Michigan Ave #2020, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for an informative and in-depth discussion on the historic town of Brooklyn, Illinois. Established in 1829 and formally incorporated in 1873, the small town located across the river from St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the last remaining majority-Black incorporated towns in the country. This Freedom Town is not only important to black…
Preservation Snapshots Lecture: Chicago’s Hip Hop Heritage
Landmarks Illinois 30 N Michigan Ave #2020, Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago has had a profound impact on the hip hop music genre, which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. Join us next month at a Preservation Snapshots Lecture to learn about the city's history with hip hop and how the Chicago Hip Hop Heritage Museum is honoring that legacy. Landmarks Illinois Program Manager Leila…
2023 Landmarks Illinois Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois Presentation
Landmarks Illinois 30 N Michigan Ave #2020, Chicago, IL, United StatesPictured above: 2022 Most Endangered site, the Eugene S. Pike House in Chicago. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County, which owns the former "Watchman's Residence," has released a Request for Qualifications for the reuse of the historic property. Join Landmarks Illinois for a public presentation of the 2023 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois.…