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Identifying and documenting the architectural and historic treasures
of a community is the first step towards preserving a community's
unique character. Historic properties are continuously threatened with
demolition, whether it's because of neglect and lack of maintenance
or a casualty of the "tear-down and build newer and bigger"
phenomenon. We have conducted surveys for diverse communities
all over Northeastern Illinois. Typically the local municipality sponsors
the survey and expects it to lead to the designation of a National
Register or local historic district.
In an intensive survey every principal and secondary structure on
every street within the survey area is viewed and evaluated by a field
surveyor. The following report is provided:
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- A computerized database by property address with the following
information: address, use, condition, integrity, architectural style, construction date, architect or
builder when known, architectural features, alterations, and a significance rating.
- Binders containing an individual data form for each property with the same information with
black and white photographs of the primary and secondary structures at each address attached to
the forms.
- A summary report discussing and evaluating the findings. It includes a history
of the community as a whole
and the survey neighborhood in particular, a discussion of the
architectural styles and vernacular building types found in the
survey area, illustrations of significant buildings and a map(s)
showing their locations, recommendations for potential landmark
designations and other regulative and/or administrative activities
to enhance historic preservation in the community, and a complete
printed inventory of each structure, by address.
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