McHenry County, IL
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In 1984, the state of Illinois passed the County Historic Preservation Act, giving counties the authority to establish historic preservation commissions. This became part of the Counties Code and therein is known as the Illinois County Historic Preservation Law.
The Act called upon counties to:
- Identify, protect, preserve, and restore features of historic significance
- Foster educational interest and pride in the past
- Promote economic development through historic tourism
- Insure harmonious development
View a brief article on the history of preservation.
MEETING INFORMATION
The McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission meets every first Wednesday of each month, at 6:15 p.m. at the County Board Conference Rooms, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock, Illinois 60098 and the public is encouraged to attend.
Click here to be directed to the County's Meeting Portal for all upcoming meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission.
| COMMISSION MEMBERS (2025) |
| Peter Gussie, Chairman |
| Kirk Donald, Vice Chairman |
| Sarah Metivier Schadt, Secretary |
| Rachell Horbenko |
| Dawn Milarski |
| Anthony Alfaro |
| Sarah Taylor |
| Stuart Thiel |
| Melody Jacobson, Staff Liaison |
| Kim Scharlow, Staff Liaison |
Information on County Board / HPC Appointments
CONTACT:
(815) 334-4560
McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission
Attn: Department of Planning and Development
2200 N. Seminary Avenue
Woodstock, Illinois 60098
PRESERVATION DOCUMENTS
LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES (0.5 Mb)
MCHENRY COUNTY HISTORICAL RESOURCES GUIDE (1.7 Mb)
A Brief History of Preservation
Historic Landmark Designations and Historical Programs
Landmark Nomination Criteria and Forms
Local Historic Resources & Links
Reference Desk & Resource Links
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