A key part of the mission of Preservation Partners includes offering a variety of preservation education programs and resources to the Fox Valley community. Our organization also provides critical support to individuals and community organizations who are advocating the protection and preservation of significant sites, structures, and open spaces.

Preservation Resources

Preservation Resource Library

Located in our Beith House headquarters in St. Charles, this library houses a large selection of books, professional journals and articles on a variety of preservation issues, including American architecture, decorative arts, design guidelines, and community histories. The general public is welcome to browse during regular Beith House hours,  Mon-Thurs,  9- 3 PM.  Appointments are recommended.  Visitors may also view the first floor of the Beith House which demonstrates a variety of restoration tools and techniques.

General programs

Preservation Partners offers a variety of programs at local libraries and community centers on topics related to historic preservation, local architecture and restoration challenges.