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Third Request for Demolition of Geneva's 1840s Blacksmith Shop

For the third time in seven years, the owner of the oldest industrial building in Geneva seeks its demolition.

Cable Piano Factory Bridge: A Brief History

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. 

Answers to Common Questions About Historic Preservation

Does historic preservation violate property rights, increase bureaucratic red tape, and cost too much? Our answers may surprise you.

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