Kelsey Shipton September 22, 2024 Our History 1997: Fabyan Windmill evaluation by Lukas Verbij of the Netherlands Kelsey Shipton September 22, 2024 Our History Diane Malaker and Amy Hiler from Preservation Partners find an expert to assess and possibly repair the Fabyan Windmill.
Kelsey Shipton September 15, 2024 Our History, Historic Preservation 2007: First Treasures of the Tri-Cities Fundraiser Kelsey Shipton September 15, 2024 Our History, Historic Preservation Exclusive tours of locally historic architecture from Greek Revival to Mid-Century Modern.
Kelsey Shipton September 8, 2024 Our History, Japanese Garden Secrets 2010: Centennial Celebration of the Fabyan Japanese Garden Kelsey Shipton September 8, 2024 Our History, Japanese Garden Secrets Colonel George and Nelle Fabyan hired Taro Otsuka to design a Japanese garden for their lavish Riverbank estate in 1910.
Kelsey Shipton September 3, 2024 Historic Preservation Potential Impact of Proposed Charles Farm Housing Development on Rural History of Kane County Kelsey Shipton September 3, 2024 Historic Preservation What effects on the La Fox Historic District and Historic Brundige Road could occur with a proposed 2,011-unit housing development?
Kelsey Shipton September 1, 2024 Our History 1985: First Staff Hired--Co-Executive Directors Janet and Liz Safanda Kelsey Shipton September 1, 2024 Our History Preservation Partners chooses as its first employees, “a highly competent and creative pair…”
Kelsey Shipton August 29, 2024 Historic Preservation Assessing the 1904 Cable Piano Factory Bridge Kelsey Shipton August 29, 2024 Historic Preservation The oldest dedicated pedestrian bridge over the Fox River in Kane County may need significant restoration.
Kelsey Shipton August 28, 2024 Life on the prairie The "Story" of the Old Pitchfork Kelsey Shipton August 28, 2024 Life on the prairie An old pitchfork was found in Ferson Creek. How did it get there? Our Junior Docent volunteers had some ideas!
Kelsey Shipton August 25, 2024 Our History, Historic Preservation 2015: Judd Mansion in St. Charles Saved Kelsey Shipton August 25, 2024 Our History, Historic Preservation Vacant for decades and facing demolition, the beautiful mission-style Judd Mansion was saved!
Kelsey Shipton August 18, 2024 Our History, Fabyan 1998: Riverbank Laboratories Threatened by Demolition Kelsey Shipton August 18, 2024 Our History, Fabyan Riverbank Laboratories were to be demolished making the property easier to sell.
Kelsey Shipton August 11, 2024 Our History, Life on the prairie 2016: First summer camp at Durant-Peterson House and Sholes School Museums Kelsey Shipton August 11, 2024 Our History, Life on the prairie "My two daughters had a great time at camp. Their only complaint was that it was too short because they were having so much fun!"
