Historic Preservation

Fox River Dam Removals to be Re-evaluated

A broader evaluation of the dam removal impact on the Fox River in Kane County to be conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers.

1989: Geneva Country Day School Added to National Register of Historic Places

Built in 1927, the Geneva Country Day School at 1250 South Street "was part of a nationwide movement at the turn of the century which challenged the established system of education."

Preservation Partners Named as a Consulting Party for Fox River Dams

Considering the potential impact dam removal may have on historic structures and sites will be important in driving decisions to a result that minimizes harm to, or loss of, Fox Valley’s history.

What Impact Will Dam Removal Have on Fox Valley History?

The design of each of the cities of St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia is linked directly to the river. Would history be lost if the dams in these cities were removed?