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CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, Dolonna Mecum, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the duly qualified City Clerk of
the City of Elgin, in the Counties of Kane and Cook in the State of Illinois, and that as such City
Clerk I am the keeper and custodian of the files and records of said City of Elgin and the seal
thereof.
I DO FURTHER CERTIFY that the attached is a full, true, and correct copy of:
ORDINANCE NO. S18-01
AN ORDINANCE
DESIGNATING THE LOVELL HOUSE AT 600 MARGARET PLACE
AS A HISTORICAL LANDMARK
passed by the Elgin City Council at its legally convened meeting held on December 5, 2001
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of the
City of Elgin at the said City in the County and State aforesaid this December 19, 2001
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This instrument prepared by: Return to:
William A. Cogley Dolonna Mecum
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Ordinance No. S18-01
AN ORDINANCE
DESIGNATING THE LOVELL HOUSE AT 600 MARGARET PLACE
AS A HISTORICAL LANDMARK
WHEREAS, the Elgin Heritage Commission has conducted a public
hearing and determined that the Lovell House at 600 Margaret Place
meets the criteria of the Elgin Municipal code, 1976, as amended,
for designation of a historical landmark; and
WHEREAS, the Elgin Heritage Commission has submitted its
report and findings in support of its determination and
recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Lovell House at 600 Margaret Place has been
identified by the Elgin Heritage Commission, as a significant
historical and architectural structure within the City of Elgin due
to its connection to prominent Elgin citizens and its significant
architectural and structural design; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to promote civic pride through an
awareness of Elgin' s unique development and history; and encourage
the conservation and preservation of an important segment of the
man-made environment of the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the recommendation of
the Elgin Heritage Commission and concurs in the recommendation to
designate the Lovell House at 600 Margaret Place as a historical
landmark.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the Lovell House at 600 Margaret Place,
located upon the property legally described as follows :
THAT PART OF LOT 9 OF THE J.H. & F. GIFFORDS
ADDITION COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THAT POINT
BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE
NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTH
LIBERTY STREET, A DISTANCE OF 138 FEET TO A POINT THAT IS
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG
THE NORTHERLY LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 9, A DISTANCE OF 93 . 5
FEET TO A POINT THAT IS 138 FEET NORTHERLY OF THE
SOUTHERLY LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE SOUTHERLY,
PARALLEL TO THE WESTERLY LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 9, A
DISTANCE OF 138 FEET TO A POINT THAT IS 93 . 5 FEET
EASTERLY OF THE WESTERLY LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE
WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 9, A
DISTANCE OF 93 . 5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING IN THE
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EAST % OF THE SOUTHEAST 14 OF SECTION 13 , TOWNSHIP 41
NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST WITHIN THE CITY OF ELGIN, KANE
COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
be and is hereby designated as a historical landmark as provided in
Chapter 20 . 06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk is authorized and
directed to provide notice, send copies of the ordinance, and
record a certified copy of the ordinance in the office of the
Recorder of Deeds of Kane County, Illinois .
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: December 5, 2001
Passed: December 5, 2001
Omnibus Vote : Yeas : 7 Nays : 0
Recorded: December 6, 2001
Published: December 7, 2001
Attest :
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council NEIGHBORHOOD VITALITY
FROM: Joyce A. Parker, City Manager
SUBJECT: The Lovell House, 600 Margaret Place,
Local Landmark Designation
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members
of the City Council with information to consider an ordinance
designating the City' s tenth local landmark, the Lovell House, 600
Margaret Place.
BACKGROUND
• Greg and Vanessa Darnieder, the property owners of 600 Margaret
Place, nominated to the Elgin Heritage Commission, the Lovell House
as Elgin' s tenth local landmark. The Historic Preservation
Ordinance states that such nominations shall be made to the Elgin
Heritage Commission and "submitted by a member of the Heritage
Commission, owner of record of the nominated property or structure,
the City Council, or any other person or organization having a
substantial interest in the property. " (Ord. G8-88 § 2 , 1988)
The property is located on the east side of town at the southwest
corner of the intersection of Margaret Place and Liberty Street .
The nomination was brought to the Elgin Heritage Commission at
their regular meeting held on October 2 , 2001 . The completed
application was received by the City on October 15, 2001 .
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The Lovell House, at 600 Margaret Place, originally sat on 160
acres of property identified with the site of Camp Kane. Camp Kane
was used as a military training station by the 52nd regiment and 141
Illinois Volunteers during the Civil War. The current structure
was constructed in 1886 as a single family residence by the local
builder Henry Jensen, whose signature is still intact on a section
of the parlor molding.
• The Lovell House is closely identified with its original owner,
Vincent Smith Lovell, former mayor of Elgin and one of the first
director' s of Elgin Library.
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November 23 , 2001
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Other significant local individuals associated with the property
include Lucy and Vincent Sellar Lovell . Lucy Lovell was the mother
of Vincent, and moved in to the home to assist with raising the
children and remained there until 1903 . Lucy' s husband, Vincent
Sellar Lovell, along with James T. Gifford became the founding
trustees of Elgin Academy.
The Lovell House embodies distinguishing characteristics of the
Stick style and form. The Stick style is characterized by the use
of decorative milled detailing, high pitch gable roofs, second
floor balconies, and bay windows . Furthermore, the exterior design
details represent Eastlake characteristics, such as the entry porch
columns with stylized flowers incised at the base .
The structure continues to exhibit sufficient integrity of
location, design, materials and workmanship to make it worthy of
preservation or restoration. Except for the enclosure of the east
porch and the addition of the attached garage, where there was
originally a back porch and probably the original kitchen, the
exterior of the home is essentially in the same condition as it was
when built . The two alterations showed respect for the original
design in their sensitivity to scale and replication of materials
• in the roof, siding and foundation.
The interior of the home is also well preserved. The most
significant detail in the interior can be found in the formal
parlor where the builder' s signature, Henry Jensen, is still intact
on a section of the parlor molding. Within the interior, one can
see the use of the Eastlake detailing and influence reflected in
the decorative detailing. Examples of the Eastlake details can be
found in the stylized sunbursts and stalks of corn that decorate
the hardware of the doors in the entryway and the stylized spindle
work that is suspended from the ceiling in the formal parlor and
continues on to border the main stairway
The proposed local landmark, the Lovell House at 600 Margaret
Place, meets four of the criteria for consideration of the
nomination as specified in Chapter 20 . 06 . 030 and has sufficient
integrity of location and workmanship to make it worthy of
preservation.
REQUIREMENTS OF A LOCAL LANDMARK
If adopted, an ordinance designating the local landmark will
require that the no-charge Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) be
secured for the exterior work to the structure . This requirement
has been in effect since the nomination of the proposed landmark
• was accepted by the Elgin Heritage Commission.
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November 23 , 2001
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The COA is administratively approved approximately 75 percent of
the time . Administratively approved COAs can be processed over the
counter the same day along with the normally required building
permit .
Larger or more complicated projects are reviewed by the Design
Review Subcommittee of the Elgin Heritage Commission. Appeals of
the Design Review Subcommittee ' s decisions can be made to the whole
Heritage Commission and ultimately to the City Council . Regardless
of the forum of the review, staff and commissioners take the
approach of working with the property owners to suggest
improvements and alternatives as necessary to help the property
owner add to the overall character of the building and the
neighborhood. To date, over 3 , 250 COAs have been issued for
exterior work on structures either designated as local landmarks or
situated in one of the three historic districts of the City.
The framework used for COA application reviews is the 150 page
Elgin Design Guideline Manual . The guidelines provide a user-
friendly format to property owners, architects, and contractors
considering rehabilitation and maintenance projects . It is also
used as a reference source emphasizing illustrations offering
• various options and solutions to property owners during the process
of improving their older homes .
COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
Per the requirements of Chapter 20 . 06 . 060, a public hearing was
held by the Heritage Commission on Tuesday, November 6, 2001 . The
property owners, Greg and Vanessa Darnieder, were present to
testify in favor of the designation of their home as a local
landmark.
A transcript from the public hearing is attached as part of the
report and finding of fact of the Heritage Commission.
DIKFINANCIAL IMPACT
The expenses associated with the designation of the historic
district include the cost of conducting the public hearing and
mailing printed educational and informational material is estimated
to be under $1, 000 . Funds were obtained from the Planning/Urban
Design account number 010-1504-715 . 30-99 to cover the expenses .
GAL IMPACT
None .
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ALTERNATIVES
1 . Approve the nomination. At which time, the City Clerk shall
provide written notification of the action of the Council by
regular mail to the nominator, the applicant, and the owner (s) of
record of the nominated landmark. The notice shall include a copy
of the designation ordinance or resolution passed by the Council
and shall be sent within seven (7) days of the Council action. A
copy of each designation ordinance shall be sent to the Heritage
Commission, the Planning and Land Use Commission and the Bureau of
Inspection Services . (Ord. G8-88 § 2 , 1988)
2 . Reject the nomination. Please note, the Historic Preservation
Ordinance stipulates that rejection shall bar the renomination of
the subject property as a local landmark for a period of one year
from the date of denial . (Ord. G8-88 § 2 , 1988)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council accept the recommendation
of Staff and the Elgin Heritage Commission to designate the City=s
tenth local landmark, the Lovell House at 600 Margaret Place, as it
• meets the criteria for designation as set forth in Title 20 of the
Elgin Municipal Code - "Historic Preservation Ordinance . "
R- •ectfully submit d,
J. ce Parker
City Manager
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III ELGIN HERITAGE COMMISSION
CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF
THE LOVELL HOUSE, 600 MARGARET PLACE,ELGIN, IL 60120
WHEREAS,the structure described as the Lovell House,attached hereto, is located in the east part of the
City of Elgin, Illinois; and
WHEREAS,the structure described as the Lovell House,attached hereto,has been identified by the Elgin
Heritage Commission, Illinois, as a significant historical and architectural structure within the City of
Elgin due to its connection to prominent Elgin citizens and its significant architectural and structural
design;and
WHEREAS,the Lovell House retains its architectural and structural integrity and is worthy of
preservation. The structure is an outstanding example of Stick Style with Eastlake detailing; and
WHEREAS,the Lovell House is identified with its original owner Vincent Smith Lovell, former mayor of
Elgin and one of the first directors of the Elgin Library; and
WHEREAS,the Lovell House,as proposed,has met the requirements for local landmark designation as
specified in Title 20 of the Elgin Municipal Code;and
WHEREAS,it is appropriate to designate structures having special historic,cultural,community,or
III aesthetic interest or value for the purpose of recognizing Elgin's historic, aesthetic, architectural and
cultural heritage;thereby enhancing the City's urban architectural heritage; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to promote civic pride through an awareness of Elgin's unique development
and history;and encourage the conservation and preservation of an important segment of the man-made
environment of the City of Elgin.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ELGIN HERITAGE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that the Elgin Heritage Commission,hereby recommends the designation of the
structure described and attached hereto,and made part hereof by reference,be and hereby named as the
"Lovell House."
s/Dan Miller .
Dan Miller, Chairman
Elgin Heritage Commission
Presented: November 6, 2001
Adopted: November 6, 2001
Vote: Yeas: 7,Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Sarosh Saher .
Sarosh B. Saher,Urban Design and Preservation Specialist
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Staff Liaison and Secretary, Elgin Heritage Commission
• ELGIN HERITAGE COMMISSION
CITYOF ELGIN, ILLINOIS
Report on the findings of the Elgin Heritage Commission concerning the nomination
of the Lovell House, 600 Margaret Place, as a local Elgin landmark.
Per Title 20 of the Elgin Municipal Code; Chapter 20.06; section 20.06.070 (Findings and
Recommendations of the Elgin Heritage Commission)
Explanation of the significance or lack of significance of the nominated
individual landmark as it relates to the criteria for designation;
The significance of the nominated landmark was determined to meet the
following Criteria as outlined in Section 20.06.030
B. The nominated structure's location was a site of a significant local, county,
state or national event.
The Lovell House, which originally sat on 160 acres of property, is identified
with the site of Camp Kane. Camp Kane was used as a military training
station by the 52°d regiment and 141 Illinois Volunteers during the Civil War.
C. The nominated structure is identified with persons who significantly
• contributed to the development of the community, county, state, or country.
The Lovell House is identified with its original owner, Vincent Smith Lovell,
former mayor of Elgin and one of the first director's of Elgin Library. In
addition, the Lovell House is also closely associated with Lucy Lovell,mother
of Vincent who moved in to the home to assist with raising the children and
remained there until 1903. Lucy's husband, Vincent Sellar Lovell, along with
James T. Gifford became the founding trustees of Elgin Academy.
D. The structure embodies distinguishing characteristics of several architectural
styles valuable of the study of a period, type and method of construction, or
use of indigenous materials.
The Lovell House embodies distinguishing characteristics of the Stick style
and form. The Stick style is characterized by the use of decorative milled
detailing, high pitch gable roofs, second floor balconies, and bay windows.
Furthermore,the exterior design details represent Eastlake characteristics,
such as the entry porch columns with stylized flowers incised at the base.
E. The structure is identified as the work of a master builder or architect whose
individual work has influenced the development of the community.
The Lovell House is identified as the work of local builder Henry Jensen.
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600 Margaret Place
• II. Explanation of the integrity or lack of integrity of the nominated structure.
The Structure continues to exhibit sufficient integrity of location, design,
materials and workmanship to make it worthy of preservation or restoration.
Except for the enclosure of the east porch and the addition of the attached garage,
where there was originally a back porch and probably the original kitchen, the
exterior of the home is essentially in the same condition as it was when built. The
two alterations showed respect for the original design in their sensitivity to scale
and replication of materials in the roof, siding and foundation.
The interior of the home is also well preserved. The most significant detail in the
interior can be found in the formal parlor where the builder's signature, Henry
Jensen, is still intact on a section of the parlor molding. Within the interior, one
can see the use of the Eastlake detailing and influence reflected in the decorative
detailing. Examples of the Eastlake details can be found in the stylized sunbursts
and stalks of corn that decorate the hardware of the doors in the entryway and the
stylized spindle work that is suspended from the ceiling in the formal parlor and
continues on to border the main stairway.
III. In the case of a nominated historic district found to meet the criteria for
designation:
• 1. The significant exterior architectural features of the structures within the
nominated historic district that would be protected are as follows:
Foundations
Original Siding
Masonry
Stucco
Roofs and Chimneys
Gutters and Down Spouts
Entrances and Doors
Windows and Shutters
Porches and Stoops
Cornices and Friezes
Ornamentation: Trim, Brackets, Hood Molds, Shutters, Awnings, and Light
Fixtures
Garages and Outbuildings (accessory structures)
Mechanical Systems
Driveways, Parking Lots, and Paving
Fences
Garbage Collectors
Landscaping and Grade Changes
Retaining Walls
• Sidewalks and Walkways
Yard Features (Pergolas, Gazebos, Fountains)
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600 Margaret Place
III Decks and Fire Escapes
Handicapped Access Ramps
Residential Additions (New Rooms)
New Residential Buildings and Construction (Primary and Secondary Buildings)
Satellite Dishes and Antennas
Signs and Graphic Designs
Solar Panels, Skylights, and Roof Vents
Swimming Pools
and any other feature as defined by the Elgin Design Guideline Manual
2. The types of alterations and demolitions that should be reviewed for
appropriateness pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 20.08 and 20.10 of
title 20.
Per Chapter 20.08 the types of alterations that would be reviewed for
appropriateness, where a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) shall be required
before the following actions affecting the exterior architectural appearance of any
designated landmark, or any property within an historic district may be
undertaken:
a Any exterior construction, alteration, removal or demolition requiring a
building permit from the City:
• b. Any exterior construction, alteration, removal or demolition affecting a
significant exterior architectural feature.
Notwithstanding any of the provisions of Title 20 to the contrary, a Certificate of
Economic Hardship may be issued to allow for the performance of work for
which a Certificate of Appropriateness has been denied.
IV. Proposed design guidelines for applying the criteria for review of Certificates
of Appropriateness to the nominated historic district.
The guidelines document currently used is the Elgin Design Guideline Manual.
These guidelines are specific to Elgin's landmarks and historic districts and serve
as a guide and resource to property owners, architects, contractors, and staff
during the process of reviewing exterior changes to properties.
V. The relationship of the nominated historic district to the ongoing efforts of
the Elgin Heritage Commission to identify all potential areas and structures
that meet the criteria for designation.
Per Chapter 3.70.060—"Duties and Responsibilities,"the following are in
keeping with the ongoing efforts of the Elgin Heritage Commission to identify
0 and nominate all potential areas and structures for landmark designation
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600 Margaret Place
. Item 7: to investigate, hold public hearings and recommend to the City Council
designation of certain Elgin sites, structures or areas as having special historic,
community, architectural or archeological value as "landmarks"or"historic
districts."
The Elgin Heritage Commission has planned the survey and inventory of
structures in the following neighborhoods. The information obtained from the
surveys will be used for neighborhood development plans, rehabilitation
guidelines for individual buildings, and broader community based projects.
List of completed and future surveys of older neighborhoods within the City of
Elgin
1. Illinois Historic Structures Survey complete 1972
(Interim Report 1972)
2. Illinois Historic Landmarks Survey complete 1974
(Interim Report 1974)
3. Elgin Historic District(photographic) complete 1981
4. Center City Survey complete 1991
5. Near West Side complete 1995
6. Laurel Area complete 1995
7. Michigan Triangle complete 1995
• 8. Spring-Douglas Corridor complete 1995
9. Northeast Neighborhood complete 1997
10. Southeast Neighborhood complete 1998
(Elgin National Watch Historic District)
11. Lord's Park Neighborhood complete 2000
12. Southwest Neighborhood Part 1 ongoing 2002
13. Southwest Neighborhood Part 2 ongoing 2002
14. Northwest Neighborhood proposed 2003
15. Midwest Neighborhood proposed 2004
(Dutch Flats)
16. Shoe factory District proposed 2005
17. Sunset Park proposed 2006
18. Elgin Historic District proposed 2007
VI. Recommendations as to appropriate permitted uses, special uses, height and
area regulations, minimum dwelling size, floor area, sign regulations and
placing regulations necessary or appropriate to the preservation of the
nominated historic district.
The regulations for permitted uses, special uses,height and area regulations,
minimum dwelling size, floor area, sign regulations and placing regulations
necessary or appropriate for the preservation of the nominated historic district
• shall comply with the provisions of Title 19 (Zoning) of the Elgin Municipal
Code.
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VII. A map showing the location of the nominated local landmark.
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• CITY OF ELGIN For City Use Only
Date received: C0015E12. 151 'i001
Date Submitted to Elgin
• Application for Landmark Heritage Commission:
Designation Public Hearing Date(s):
Date Submitted to
Elgin City Council:
Applicant Information:
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RRefl uired Documentation: (please check if provided with application)
LTA Common street address of the property.
-/ Legal description of the proposed landmark property.
U,Map delineating the proposed landmark property.
l2" One black and white photograph of each side of the principal structure and of any other structure(s)
/ located on the property for the proposed landmark.
a. A written narrative describing the proposed landmark property and setting forth the reason(s) for
proposing the designation of the property as a landmark. (Please reference the Criteria for
Nomination under Section 20.06.030 of the Elgin Municipal Code)
I/We Hereby affirm that all information and exhibits herein submitted are true and correct to the
best of my/our knowledge.
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Applicant's Signature Date
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Applicant's Name
Landmark Filing Fee: ($25.00) ji Historic District Filing Fee: ($250.00)
Transcript Deposit: ($100.00) ✓ Transcript Deposit: ($100.00)
Total fees: ($125.00) PthTotal fees: ($350.00)
• 600 MARGARET PLACE
Legal Description
THAT PART OF LOT 9 OF THE J.H. & F. GIFFORDS ADDITION COMMENCING AT THE
POINT OF BEGINNING, THAT POINT BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID
LOT 9; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
SOUTH LIBERTY STREET, A DISTANCE OF 138 FEET TO A POINT THAT IS THE •
NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE
NORTHERLY LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 9, A DISTANCE OF 93.5 FEET TO A POINT
THAT IS 138 FEET NORTHERLY OF THE SOUTHERLY LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 9;
THENCE SOUTHERLY, PARALLEL TO THE WESTERLY LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 9, A
DISTANCE OF 138 FEET TO A POINT THAT IS 93.5 FEET EASTERLY OF THE
WESTERLY LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE
SOUTHERLY LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 9, A DISTANCE OF 93.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING IN THE EAST %2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 41
NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST WITHIN THE CITY OF ELGIN, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
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LOVELL HOUSE
The Lovell House was built in 1886 and is currently utilized as a single family residence by Greg
&Vanessa Darnieder. The Darnieders purchased the house in December 1999.
The Lovell House was built for Vincent Smith Lovell and his wife Eliza. The builder was Henry
Jensen, of Elgin and whose signature is still intact on a section of the parlor molding. In 1887
Vincent was elected mayor of Elgin,but he had to resign before his third term was fulfilled
because of poor health. His mother Lucy moved in with the Vincent and his wife and assisted in
the raising of their two adopted children Henry and Ida. Vincent also served as one of the first
dirccit cto_'s ft c Elgin Library. The Elgin Daily Courier nn 12/R/92 described Vincent as 'one of
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the best known and honored citizens of Elgin. His integrity was proverbial and his character in
every way a model for emulation.'
Vincent's brother Edward also served as mayor of Elgin for one term. He was especially known
for his legal work having served as Elgin'scity attorney and legal attorney for the Milwaukee
Railroad at various points in his career. He was president of Elgin's school board and served as a
county judge for eight years.
Vincent and Edward's mother Lucy, remained in the house until 1903. In 1839 her husband
along with James T. Gifford became founding trustees of Elgin Academy, however it was not
• until 1854 that the financial resources were put in place to open the academy. Lucy became a
major benefactor to the Academy with her most significant contribution allowing for the
construction of the Manual Arts Building.
The original Lovell Homestead covered 160 acres. It was the site of Camp Kane, used as a
military training station by the 52nd regiment and the 141 Illinois Volunteers during the Civil
War.
Several articles on the Lovell family can be found at the Gail Borden Library on microfilm.
These include 12/8/92 the Elgin Daily News and 12/10/92 and 12/24/92 in the Elgin Advocate
upon the death of Vincent; 6/22/94 in the Elgin Dial and 6/23/92 in the Elgin Advocate upon the
death of Lucy Lovell.
600 Margaret is an Eastlake Stick Style house.
Windows - The stylized flower and sunburst designs are located around some of the bay window
casings and by the second-story triangular bay. Beneath the triangular bay is a double-hung
window, so large that the two weights required to higher and lower the window weigh 40 pounds
each. The triangular window above the entry add architectural interest to both the inside and
outside of the house.
• Porches - Decorative diagonal braces form an arch in the gable of the entry porch. The entry
porch's columns were turned by a steam-driven machine and are Eastlake features, as are the
• stylized flowers incised on their bases. On the outside framing under the east rail of this porch
are traces of another sunburst. The enclosed porch on the east side is a later addition. A parade
porch extend from a second floor bedroom and is beautiful supported by two carved columns.
Roofs and Chimneys- Steeped roofs cover the front entry way, side porch, parade porch, garage
and main portions of the house. Smaller steeped roofs extend over third floor windows. Original
cedar shingles have been covered with asphalt shingles. Two decorative chimneys extend at least
eight feet above the roof line and service the 6 fireplaces of the house. It is the intent of the
owners to restore the roof to its original cedar shingles.
Brick work—the bottom three feet of gray stone is tuckpointed bubble style around the house.
Kitchen- Ii is believed That the kitchen was wish-tally- located where the current garage now
stands. The room now utilized as the kitchen was probably the butler's pantry complete with all
of the cupboard in view. The kitchen has been modernized and includes wainscoting style
cabinets on three walls that extend to the 9' ceiling. A small passage next to a coatroom would
have given the butler easy access to the front door.
Entry Way- Greeting visitors is a massive, 8 paneled door. Painted on the glass of the top panels
are birds on nests. The remaining panels alternate between panels of concentric circular trim
commonly known as bull's eyes and panels with diagonal inserts with stylized flowers. Equally
massive the door leading from the vestibule to the parlor includes four stained class panels.
• Stylized sun bursts and stalks of corn reflect the Eastlake influence on the doors hardware. A
small stained glass window featuring 2 angles is on the west side of the entry way
Formal Parlor- The ceiling is original bulls eyed. Eastlake stylized spindle work is suspended
form the ceiling and borers the stairway. The stairway ends with a full length spiderweb design
cut glass window. A bubble glass chandelier adorns the room. The first of six fire places with
wooden overmantels greets one as he enters the room. Patterned tiles are inset into the fireplaces
as well.
2'd Parlor-A wood ceiling covers the room with a beautiful fireplace and its overmantel
adorning the room.
Dining Room - Built in walnut shelving, the third wood ceiling and fireplace are striking as one
enters this room along with the crystal chandelier over the dining room table.
Living Room - Above the garage a living room has been created. It is thought that this room was
once the hay loft for the stables directly below.
2°d Floor-Three bedrooms, each with their own fireplaces along with 2 full bathrooms fill the
second floor.
3''Floor-A third full bath awaits one on the 3`d floor along with a built out dormer room that
occupies the entire third floor.
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LINE OF SAID LOT 93.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF
SAID LOT 138 FEET TO TIIF NORTH LINE OF MARGARET PLACE; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID
NORTH LINE 93.5 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID
WEST LINE 138 FEET TO THE POINT OP BEGINNING, IN THE CITY OF ELGIN, KANE COUNTY,
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I, GERALD SOPHA, AN ILLINOIS REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE SURVEYED
THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL RECORD,AND THAT THE PLAT HEREON DRAWN
IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REPRESENTATICN THEREOF. ALL BUILDINGS HAVE BEEN LOCATED AID THERE ARE
HO ENCROACHMENTS OTHER THAN SHOWN.
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GERALD SOPHA
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