Sense of Place

History and Rehabilitation of Old Copley Hospital in Aurora

“The fate of many historic homes that meet the wrecking ball is attributable, more than anything else, to a poverty of imagination.” Kelee Katillac, Historic Style.

1974: Restorations of Kane County Becomes an Incorporated Non-Profit Organization

Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley, originally named "Restorations of Kane County," was created by five women—Evelyn Johnson, Nancy Polivka, Rosemarie Thomas, Lorraine Miller, and Norma Shearer.

Potential New Development in Geneva's Historic District

The entire block that includes the former Geneva Bottling Works at North First Street and Ford Street is proposed to be razed for new apartments and townhomes. Is this good for Geneva?

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