Preservation Awards

Recognizing home owners for restoring or preserving their residences while maintaining historic integrity.

A resident’s commitment to preserving their home or adding to it in a period-appropriate manner contributes to the charm and historic character of our village.

The Historical Society presents three awards for building preservation. The awards, which were first granted in 1996, recognize owners for the thoughtful restoration or preservation of a structure in the village (residential or commercial). Judges use criteria that have been established by the US Department of the Interior and are recommended by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Only the building’s exterior is considered in determining the awards.

Many of the homes that have received awards over the years have been nominated by proud owners; however, anyone may nominate a building for an award. Look to this space in early 2025 for information on how to nominate a building for an award.

Preservation/Exterior Rehabilitation

This includes the maintenance, protection, repair and replacement of the structure so that it retains its original exterior historic character OR returning a significant part of the structure to the original design and condition by repairing or replacing the original material and architectural detail and by painting with historically appropriate colors.

Compatible Addition

The design of the addition recognizes and respects existing architectural and environmental characteristics of the property. These include size, shape and scale of the addition and the use of compatible materials, colors and textures.

Good Neighbor

Recognizes that preservation is not limited to older buildings and is given to a structure of any age. Buildings receiving this award call attention to architectural styles and represent examples of replications in design and enhance the character of the neighborhood.

Preservation Awards

Recognizing home owners for restoring or preserving their residences while maintaining historic integrity.

Award Categories

2022 Winners

Preservation Awards