Kelsey Shipton February 1, 2026 Historic Preservation Judge Barry House to be Saved and Rehabilitated Kelsey Shipton February 1, 2026 Historic Preservation “It was really just… a lack of willingness to accept that there wasn’t a path forward,” remarked St. Charles Mayor, Clint Hull.
Kelsey Shipton January 31, 2026 Historic Preservation Geneva's 1840s Blacksmith Shop is Safe, For Now Kelsey Shipton January 31, 2026 Historic Preservation The attempt to demolish the 1840s stone building failed by one vote.
Kelsey Shipton January 5, 2026 Historic Preservation Next Phase of Fox River Dam Removals About to Begin Kelsey Shipton January 5, 2026 Historic Preservation The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has given municipalities until January 30, 2026 to decide if they want the Corps to continue studying dam removal.
Kelsey Shipton December 15, 2025 Historic Preservation Third Request for Demolition of Geneva's 1840s Blacksmith Shop Kelsey Shipton December 15, 2025 Historic Preservation For the third time in seven years, the owner of the oldest industrial building in Geneva seeks its demolition.
Kelsey Shipton December 1, 2025 Historic Preservation Should You Paint Bricks? Kelsey Shipton December 1, 2025 Historic Preservation Painting masonry traps moisture and accelerates deterioration.
Kelsey Shipton October 30, 2025 Historic Preservation When Demolition is Justified Kelsey Shipton October 30, 2025 Historic Preservation Sometimes a building has got to go.
Kelsey Shipton October 9, 2025 Historic Preservation Hubbard's Home Furnishings of Batavia: A Brief History Kelsey Shipton October 9, 2025 Historic Preservation A fixture of Batavia since 1897.
Kelsey Shipton August 7, 2025 Historic Preservation The 1844 Judge Barry House is Saved Kelsey Shipton August 7, 2025 Historic Preservation On August 4, 2025 City Council voted 7-3 to deny the 181-year-old home’s demolition.
Kelsey Shipton July 1, 2025 Historic Preservation Cable Piano Factory Bridge: A Brief History Kelsey Shipton July 1, 2025 Historic Preservation Workers asked the City of St. Charles in 1902 to build a pedestrian bridge across the Fox River so they could more easily get to work at the Herman D. Cable Piano Factory.
Kelsey Shipton June 2, 2025 Historic Preservation Will the Judge Barry House Be Saved? Kelsey Shipton June 2, 2025 Historic Preservation The St. Charles City Council voted to table a decision on the fate of the Judge Barry House to July 21, 2025.
