Honoring our Past....Preserving for our Future

Commission Members

Lisa Trainor – Chairperson - ltrainor@cityofmarengo.com
Pam Gitta - Vice Chairperson
Mary Jane Bauman - Secretary
Bob Lee

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Marengo City Hall, unless otherwise indicated. Below is a list of upcoming meeting dates:

• January 12, 2011
• February 9, 2011
• March 9, 2011
• April 12, 2011
• May 11, 2011
• June 8, 2011
• July 13, 2011
• August 10, 2011
• September 14, 2011
• October 12, 2011
• November 9, 2011
• December 14, 2011

Currently the MHPC is looking to fill three vacant positions. If you are interested in joining the Marengo Historic Preservation Commission, contact Chairperson Lisa Trainor at ltrainor@cityofmarengo.com.

History

Would you like to know more about Marengo's history? Are you researching your property or ancestry? Below is a list of valuable resources to assist your searches.

Marengo Illinois Landmark Sites: Landmark Brochure
Marengo Society for Historic Preservation: www.marengohistory.org
McHenry County Historical Society: www.mchsonline.org
National Trust for Historic Preservation: www.preservationnation.org
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency: www.illinoishistory.gov
Landmark Preservation Council of Illinois: www.landmarks.org

Landmarking

Thinking of Landmarking your building? Learn about the advantages of having your property landmarked, including tax incentives!

Benefits of Landmarking Brochure
Property Tax Freeze Program: www.state.il.us/hpa/ps/taxfreeze.htm
Federal Tax Credit Program: www.state.il.us/hpa/ps/taxcredits.htm
Are you ready to Landmark your building? Complete the simplified application form and we will help with the rest!

Marengo Landmark Application
Letter of Appropriateness

Historic Building Restoration Tips

Appropriate restoration techniques are important to the integrity of your historic building. So, where can you turn to get information and advice? The National Park Service (NPS) website offers a wide variety of Preservation Briefs on the best methods of restoration. Visit www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/presbhom.htm for valuable tips. Some materials are also available at the Marengo-Union Public Library.