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. 

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Cast Iron Stoves - A Turning Point in Domestic Technology

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Cast-iron stoves were preferred over open fire hearths because they required less fuel, were more economical to install, and safer.

Judge Barry House - A 2025 Most Endangered Historic Site

Landmarks Illinois announces the 1844 Judge Barry House as one of the Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois for 2025.

1893 Viking Ship May Soon Have a New Home

Friends of the Viking Ship, stewards of the historic 1893 vessel currently stored at Good Templar Park in Geneva, bought property in downtown Geneva where they plan to build a permanent museum for it.

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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