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Resolution No. 07-78
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
GRANACKI HISTORIC CONSULTANTS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that
Olufemi Folarin,City Manager,and Dolonna Mecum,City Clerk,be and are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Granacki Historic Consultants
for completion of the Downtown Area Architectural Survey and Inventory, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: March 21, 2007
Adopted: March 21, 2007
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this )4day of __ ___ 2007,by and
between the CITY of Elgin, Illinois, a municipal corporation, (hereinafter referred to as "CITY")
and Granacki Historic Consultants, an Illinois professional firm (hereinafter referred to as
"CONSULTANT").
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to engage the CONSULTANT to furnish certain
professional services in connection with a PROJECT to complete a survey of Elgin's Downtown
Area(hereinafter referred to as the "PROJECT"); and
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT warrants and represents that it is in compliance with
any and all Illinois statutes and local ordinances relating to professional registration and
regulation and has the necessary expertise and experience to furnish such services upon the terms
and conditions set forth herein below.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained herein,the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, it is hereby agreed by and
between the parties hereto that CITY does hereby retain the CONSULTANT to act for and
represent it in the matters involved in the PROJECT as described herein, subject to the following
terms and conditions and stipulations, to-wit:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
All work hereunder shall be performed under the direction of the Community
Development Director of the CITY,hereinafter referred to as the "DIRECTOR", or the CITY
staff designated by the DIRECTOR to act on his behalf.
In general, CONSULTANT'S work shall include,but may not be limited to,the following
major categories of professional activities:
A. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Completion of an Architectural/Historical Survey of
Elgin's Downtown Area, containing approximately 272 structures bounded by Kimball
Street on the north, Center and Villa Streets on the east, Prairie Street on the south and
South Crystal Street on the west. Components of the project shall be completed as
follows:
1. Provide comprehensive information on every structure included within the subject
area to identify the whole,parts thereof, or individual structures for listing in the
National Register of Historic Places, and as locally designated landmarks or
historic districts.
The information compiled in the survey shall be used by the CITY in the preparation of
neighborhood preservation plans,rehabilitation guidelines for individual buildings, and
community development projects. PROJECT shall be completed in coordination with the
CITY, the Elgin Heritage Commission and in accordance with the various rules and
regulations stipulated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency's Certified Local
Government Grant program.
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B. SCOPE OF WORK. The following activities will be carried out by the
CONSULTANT:
1. PROJECT Coordination
CONSULTANT will talk to the Elgin Heritage Commission members and/or
staff to discuss the PROJECT schedule and survey objectives. CONSULTANT will
finalize the survey form, and verify the scope of work. CONSULTANT will seek
approval of the schedule and proposed activities from the CITY prior to commencing
work.
2. Historic Research and Preparation of the Database
CONSULTANT will review the historical and architectural contexts for this
neighborhood by looking into this specific part of Elgin. CONSULTANT will look at
early maps and building permits, as available. CONSULTANT will do research to
identify individual buildings that are architect-designed and also those that may have
been the business location of people and/or companies important to the history of
Elgin or the Chicago region. CONSULTANT will enter any building specific
information, including building permit data, into the computerized database before
going out in the field to survey.
3. Field Survey and Photography
CONSULTANT will take one-three color digital images of the principal
structure which shows the front and any visible side elevations, and one of any
secondary structures. These will be taken as 1600 x 1200 pixel images in color and
jpg format, but will be converted to black and white at a smaller size to fit into the
database. CONSULTANT will inventory all principal and accessory structures in the
survey area and enter the data directly into our computerized database survey form in
the field. Judgments based on experience will be made on site as to architectural style,
construction date, significant features, alteration dates, integrity, and significance
ratings.
4. Preparation of Inventory Forms
All field data in our database program will be cross-checked for accuracy in
the office. Additional relevant historic information for individual buildings will be
added. Two copies of each form will be printed with black and white digital images,
one for the CITY and one for the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. After review
of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, any comments or corrections will be
incorporated and new forms printed as required. All forms will be assembled into two
sets of binders as required.
5. Evaluation of Findings and Draft Report
CONSULTANT will review all findings and evaluate the potential
significance of the downtown area and the structures in it to the history and
development of Elgin. A summary report will be prepared that will include an
historical overview of the area surveyed, a discussion of architectural styles
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represented by buildings in this area, and a complete inventory listing of all structures
by address indicating, among other things, their architectural style, construction date,
and status as significant, contributing, or non-contributing. A map in GIS format will
indicate all significant structures. Recommendations will be made in the report for any
individual buildings that have the potential for designation to the National Register of
Historic Places or designation as individual local landmarks.
6. Review of Report by CITY
Draft copies of the report will be submitted to the Elgin Heritage Commission
and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency for their review prior to the completion
of the PROJECT. All comments by the Elgin Heritage Commission and the Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency will be considered for incorporation into the final
report.
7. Final PROJECT and packaging
The Principal of the CONSULTANT firm will present the survey findings at a
public meeting of the Elgin Heritage Commission. The presentation will focus on
identified architecturally and historically significant properties. All required work
products as specified in the proposal,will be submitted to the CITY. The final
products will include two sets of binders with photographs attached to the forms; two
CD-ROMs with the digital images in jpg format, the database in Microsoft Access
format, and the report in Microsoft Word and PDF format. One set of binders will be
given to the city and one to the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
E. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
1. Staff Organization.
i. Principal Victoria Granacki will direct the survey PROJECT for the
CITY and maintain responsibility for product quality. She will
supervise the field survey and photography work, making final
judgments on architectural and historic significance to evaluate the
potential eligibility of individual properties for listing on the National
Register of Historic Places. She will have primary responsibility for
writing the summary report. Ms. Granacki will be the spokesperson at
public meetings and presentations and will regularly report on the
progress of the PROJECT to the CITY. She will present the results of
the survey and its recommendations at a public meeting of the Elgin
Heritage Commission.
ii. Preservation Specialist Jennifer Kenny will be the principal surveyor.
Ms. Kenny will also direct and participate in research for the survey
area.
iii. Preservation Assistant Lara Ramsey will be an assistant surveyor and
photographer, conducting survey fieldwork under the direction of Ms.
Kenny. Ms. Ramsey will conduct research as required to determine
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historic significance. She will have primary responsibility for the
computerized database and will organize and compile survey forms,
photographs, and negatives in binders.
2. PROJECT Schedule. Initiation of the PROJECT shall begin within 28 days of a
notice to proceed. A draft of the summary report representing 80% PROJECT completion shall
be prepared for review no later than Jully 15, 2007. Following receipt of all comments, the report
and inventory forms shall be placed in final form and submitted to CITY no later than July 31,
2007.
3. PROJECT Budget. CONSULTANT shall complete the above-described scope of
work for a fee of$15,600.00(Fifteen Thousand Six Hundred Dollars). This fee includes all
labor and expenses for the PROJECT as outlined in the accompanying Price Proposal, attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Attachment "A";
II. PROGRESS REPORTS
Any and all progress reports shall be submitted by CONSULTANT to CITY as and when
required. Monthly progress reports of work completed shall be submitted to the CITY in
order to facilitate preparation of status reports required by the Illinois Historic
Preservation Agency. Information in monthly reports shall include the various costs and
expenses incurred, including but not limited to expenses for materials and staff time. The
final report of the CONSULTANT shall be submitted by CONSULTANT to CITY no
later than July 31, 2007.
III. WORK PRODUCTS
All work products prepared by the CONSULTANT pursuant hereto including,but not
limited to, reports, studies,photographs,negatives,models and recommendations
pertaining to the PROJECT shall become the property of CITY and shall be delivered to
CITY upon request of the DIRECTOR provided,however, that CONSULTANT may
retain copies of such work products for its records. Such work products are not intended
or represented to be suitable for reuse by CITY on any other PROJECT, and such reuse
shall be at the sole risk of CITY.
IV. PAYMENTS TO THE CONSULTANT
For services provided,the CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed at the hourly rate of its
personnel employed on the Project as set forth in CONSULTANT's proposal dated
January 22, 2007, attached hereto as Attachment A,with the total fee and cost to be paid
to the CONSULTANT under this agreement not to exceed $15,600 regardless of the
actual time expended or costs incurred by the CONSULTANT unless substantial
modifications to the scope of work are authorized in advance in writing and approved by
the CITY by way of written amendment to this agreement. Such not to exceed amount of
$15,600 includes all reimbursable expenses for the Project.
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V. INVOICES
The CONSULTANT shall submit invoices in a format approved by CITY.
CONSULTANT shall make any records of work completed under this Agreement
available at reasonable times during the Agreement period, and for a year after
termination of this Agreement.
VI. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
Notwithst
anding any other provision hereof, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any
time upon fifteen(15)days prior written notice to CONSULTANT. In the event that this
Agreement is so terminated, CONSULTANT shall be paid for services actually
performed and reimbursable expenses actually incurred prior to termination, except that
reimbursement shall not exceed the amounts set forth under Paragraph IV above.
VII. TERM
This Agreement shall become effective as of the date CONSULTANT is given a written
Notice to Proceed following approval of CITY's corporate authorities and,unless
terminated for cause or pursuant to Article VI foregoing, shall expire on the date the
DIRECTOR determines in writing that all of the CONSULTANT'S work under this
Agreement is completed. A determination of completion shall not constitute a waiver of
any rights or claims which CITY may have or thereafter acquire with respect to any
breach hereof by CONSULTANT.
VIII. NOTICE OF CLAIM
If CONSULTANT wishes to make a claim for additional compensation as a result of
action taken by CITY, CONSULTANT shall give written notice of its claim within 15
days after occurrence of such action. No claim for additional compensation shall be valid
unless so made. Any changes in CONSULTANT'S fee shall be valid only to the extent
that such changes are included in writing,and signed by CITY and CONSULTANT.
Regardless of the decision of the DIRECTOR relative to a claim submitted by
CONSULTANT, all work required under this Agreement as determined by the
DIRECTOR shall proceed without interruption.
IX. BREACH OF CONTRACT
If either party violates or breaches any term of this Agreement, such violation or breach
shall be deemed to constitute a default, and the other party has the right to seek such
administrative, contractual or legal remedies as may be suitable to the violation or breach;
and, in addition, if either party,by reason of any default, fails within fifteen(15)days
after notice thereof by the other party to comply with the conditions of the Agreement, the
other party may terminate this Agreement.
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X. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT agrees to and shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents,boards and
commissions from and against any and all claims, suits,judgments, costs, attorney's fees,
damages or other relief, including but not limited to worker's compensation claims, in any
way resulting from or arising out of negligent actions or omissions of the
CONSULTANT in connection herewith, including negligence or omissions of employees
or agents of the CONSULTANT arising out of the performance of this agreement. In the
event of any action against the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents,boards or
commissions, covered by the foregoing duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless,
such action shall be defended by legal counsel of the CITY's choosing. The provisions of
this paragraph shall survive any expiration, completion and/or termination of this
agreement.
XI. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
No official, DIRECTOR, officer, agent or employee of the CITY shall be charged
personally or held contractually liable under any term or provision of this Agreement or
because of their execution, approval or attempted execution of this Agreement.
XII. NONDISCRIMINATION
In all hiring or employment made possible or resulting from this Agreement,there shall
be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex,
age, race, color, creed,national origin,marital status, of the presence of any sensory,
mental or physical handicap,unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification,
and this requirement shall apply to,but not be limited to,the following: employment
advertising, layoff or termination,rates of pay or other forms of compensation and
selection for training, including apprenticeship.
No person shall be denied or subjected to discrimination in receipt of the benefit of any
services or activities made possible by or resulting from this Agreement on the grounds of
sex,race, color, creed, national origin, age except minimum age and retirement
provisions,marital status or the presence of any sensory,mental or physical handicap.
Any violation of this provision shall be considered a violation of a material provision of
this Agreement and shall be grounds for cancellation, termination or suspension, in whole
or in part, of the Agreement by CITY.
XIII. ASSIGNMENT AND SUCCESSORS
This Agreement and each and every portion thereof shall be binding upon the successors
and the assigns of the parties hereto;provided,however, that no assignment shall be made
without the prior written consent of CITY.
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XIV. DELEGATIONS AND SUBCONTRACTORS
Any assignment, delegation or subcontracting shall be subject to all the terms, conditions
and other provisions of this Agreement and CONSULTANT shall remain liable to CITY
with respect to each and every item condition and other provision hereof to the same
extent that CONSULTANT would have been obligated if it had done the work itself and
no assignment, delegation or subcontract had been made.
XV. NO CO-PARTNERSHIP OR AGENCY
It is understood and agreed that nothing herein contained is intended or shall be construed
to, in any respect, create or establish the relationship of co-partners between CITY and
CONSULTANT, or as constitute CONSULTANT as the general representative or general
agent of CITY for any purpose whatsoever or to constitute an employment relationship
between the parties hereto.
XVI. SEVERABILITY
The terms of this agreement shall be severable. The parties intend and agree that, if any
paragraph, subcommittee-paragraph,phrase, clause or other provision of this Agreement,
or any portion thereof, shall be held to be void or otherwise unenforceable, all other
portions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
XVII. HEADINGS
The headings of the several paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of
convenience and for reference and in no way are they intended to define, limit or describe
the scope of intent of any provision of this Agreement,nor shall they be construed to
affect in any manner the terms and provisions hereof or the interpretation or construction
thereof.
XVIII. MODIFICATION OR AMENDMENT
This Agreement and its attachments constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties on the
subject matter hereof and may not be changed, modified, discharged or extended except
by written amendment duly executed by the parties. Each party agrees that no
representations or warranties shall be binding upon the other party unless expressed in
writing herein or in a duly executed amendment hereof, or change order as herein
provided.
XIX. APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in, and shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. Any and all actions brought pursuant to
this Agreement shall be brought in this Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois.
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XX. NEWS RELEASES
CONSULTANT shall not issue any news releases without prior approval from the
DIRECTOR, nor shall CONSULTANT make public proposals developed under this
Agreement without prior written approval from the DIRECTOR prior to said
documentation becoming matters of public record.
XXI. COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONSULTANTS
The CONSULTANT shall cooperate with any other CONSULTANTS in CITY's employ
or any work associated with the PROJECT.
XXII. INTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC CONTRACTING
CONSULTANT certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on this contract as a
result of a violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E et seq. or any similar state of federal statute
regarding bid rigging.
XXIII. SEXUAL HARASSMENT
As a condition of this contract,the CONSULTANT shall have written sexual harassment
policies that include, at a minimum,the following information:
A. the illegality of sexual harassment;
B. the definition of sexual harassment under state law;
C. a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples;
D. the vendor's internal complaint process including penalties;
E. the legal recourse, investigative and complaint process available through the
Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Illinois Human Rights
Commission;
F. directions on how to contact the department and commission;
G. protection against retaliation as provided by Section 6-101 of the Human Rights
Act.
A copy of the policies must be provided to the Department of Human Rights upon
request. 775 ILCS 5/2-105.
XXIV. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS
CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Failure to
comply with this Section shall constitute a material breach of this agreement, and shall
entitle CITY to terminate this agreement upon ten(10) days written notice without
penalty to the CITY.
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XXV. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
All recommendations and other communications by CONSULTANT to the DIRECTOR
and to other participants which may affect cost or time of completion, shall be made or
confirmed in writing, DIRECTOR may also require other recommendations and
communications by CONSULTANT be trade or confirmed in writing.
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All notices,reports and documents required under this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be mailed by First Class Mail,postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
A. As to CITY:
SAROSH B.SAHEB
Urban Design&Preservation Specialist
CITY of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin,Illinois 60120-5555
B. As to CONSULTANT:
VICTORIA GRANACKI,Principal
Granacki Historic Consultants
1105 West Chicago Avenue
Suite 201
Chicago,Illinois 60622
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned have placed their hands and seals upon and
executed this Agreement in triplicate as though each copy hereof was an original and that there
are no other oral agreements that have not been reduced to writing in this statement.
C �,e F ELGIN CONSULTANT
BY BYO 015Ar‘"
Olufemi Fo ., . Victoria Granacki
City Mena: -- Principal, Granacki Historic Consultants
Attest:
Dolonna Mecum, City C1er
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Attachment A
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Granacki Historic Consultants
Proposal for an Architectural/Historical Survey
Of Elgin's Downtown Area
January 22, 2007
Total fee $15,600
Principal Preservation Preservation Task
Specialist Assistant
NC Meetings (4)
10 50 Research and preparation of database
24 Photograph buildings
22 48 Survey
70 Organizing, sorting, attaching photos and
assembling binders
24 24 Review forms
40 20 Writing report and revisions
60 Packaging final materials
64 56 272
Total principals 64 hours @$75 = $4,800
Total surveyor 56 hours @ $45 = $2,520
Total assistant 272 hours @$30= $8,160
Total labor $15,480
Photography and other materials $120
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60622
(312) 421-1131
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1 Statement of Interest 1
2 Overview of the Proposal 4
3 Scope of Services 7
4 Schedule 9
5 Fee (separate)
Granacki Historic Consultants Firm Resume
1 STATEMENT OF INTEREST
Granacki Historic Consultants would be pleased to assist the City of Elgin with the survey and
documentation of all properties in Elgin's Downtown Area. Boundaries are roughly as follows:
Kimball Street on the north, Center Street and Villa Court on the east, Prairie Street on the south,
the Fox River and Douglas Street on the west, and a small section immediately west of the river.
We expect to find a variety of historic commercial structures in the two areas covering over 100
years of development in Elgin's business district dating from the mid-19`h century. Our extensive
knowledge of the city's history and architecture gained from pervious residential surveys in
Elgin, together with our downtown survey experience in other northeastern communities will be
well suited to this project.
Field work will include photographing, dating, documenting, and fully describing all structures
within this area. All structures will be assessed for their architectural or historical significance
and the area as a whole will be evaluated for its potential as a local or National Register historic
district. The information compiled in this survey and report can then be used by the city in the
preparation of neighborhood preservation plans that help prevent the demolition of
architecturally significant buildings and encourage appropriate rehabilitation.
Granacki Historic Consultants is highly qualified to conduct the necessary field work and
resource evaluation for the city and complete the final summary report. The staff of Granacki
Historic Consultants have completed over thirty intensive historic resource surveys and five
reconnaissance surveys for a variety of communities in northeastern Illinois. For Elgin we have
completed five intensive surveys, including the Northeast Neighborhood (1996), the Elgin
National Watch Company Neighborhood (1998), the Lord's Park Neighborhood (2000), the
Southwest neighborhood (2002), and the Northwest Neighborhood (2005). We also prepared the
National Register nomination for the Spring Douglas Historic District in Elgin which was
successfully listed. Our work in other northeastern Illinois communities includes downtown
surveys for Antioch, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, and Morris, and residential surveys for Chicago
Heights, DeKalb, Elmhurst, Geneva, Glenview, Highland Park, Hinsdale, Lake Bluff,
Northbrook, Rockford, Wayne, and West Chicago. Some of these residential surveys also
included commercial types. We recently updated an older survey and completed a National
Register nomination for West Downtown Rockford. As a result of our expanding work in local
business districts, we are particularly adept at identifying, classifying, and evaluating commercial
types built in this area over the past 150 years. We trust you are familiar with our work in Elgin;
we invite you to contact our references in any of these other communities for further information.
Our professional staff is experienced in all facets of historic and architectural investigations
including reconnaissance and intensive surveys, research and documentation, and National
Register nominations. Our use of a computerized database for survey work incorporates the most
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up-to-date methodology. We designed the current survey form and set up the database structure
used in Elgin and included in the Request for Proposals. All our staff meet the Secretary of the
Interior's professional qualification standards in the field of architectural history as outlined in
the Federal Register. We bring the following strengths to the City of Elgin that will enable us to
complete this project at a high level of quality.
Diversified skills of our staff.
Principal Victoria Granacki has strong community planning, organizational, and administrative
skills, having worked as a city planner for sixteen years and a historic preservation consultant for
the past fourteen years. She has directed all of the intensive and reconnaissance architectural
surveys for northeastern Illinois municipalities included in our firm resume. She is the principal
author for many of these summary reports. Her other historic preservation work has involved
processing over 350 buildings through the "Certificate of Rehabilitation" process which
documents rehabilitation work that meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation.
Preservation Specialist Jennifer Kenny was the principal field surveyor for Historic Certification
Consultants (our predecessor firm) for nine years and continues in that capacity at Granacki
Historic Consultants. She has worked as the principal field surveyor for every Elgin survey done
to date by HCC and GHC. Her computer skills in creating and organizing databases were
instrumental in originating the survey form and database structure used in prior Elgin surveys.
Her extensive knowledge of local architectural styles and construction dates grows with each
year, and as a researcher she is relentless in pursuit of historic data, incorporating the latest
internet search tools with traditional paper primary source records, directories, and maps. At
GHC she has also been responsible for National Register and local landmark eligibility reports
for a wide variety of structures.
Preservation Assistant Lara Ramsey has been with Granacki Historic Consultants for two years
and in that time has conducted field survey work in several communities including Elgin's
Northwest Neighborhood, Glenview, Highland Park and Hinsdale. She conducts basic research
in municipal records and historical archives and is fully adept at working with our computerized
data. Prior to joining GHC, she had research and survey experience in North Carolina.
Organization of the Project Team.
Principal Victoria Granacki will direct the survey project for the City of Elgin and maintain
responsibility for product quality. She will supervise the field survey and photography work,
making final judgments on architectural and historic significance to evaluate the potential
eligibility of individual properties for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. She
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will have primary responsibility for writing the summary report. The report will evaluate the
architectural and historic resources found in the area and make recommendations for future
landmark designation potential. Ms. Granacki will be the spokesperson at public meetings and
presentations and will regularly report on the progress of the project to the City of Elgin. She will
present the results of the survey and its recommendations at a public meeting of the Elgin
Heritage Commission.
Preservation Specialist Jennifer Kenny will be the principal surveyor. Survey work will identify
architectural styles and types, estimate original construction date (to be verified with available
city records), and any alterations over time. It will also include evaluating the architectural and
historical character of all buildings in the survey area to assign a rating, and photo-documenting
them. Ms. Kenny will also direct and participate in research for the survey area.
Preservation Assistant Lara Ramsey will be an assistant surveyor and photographer, conducting
survey fieldwork under the direction of Ms. Kenny. Ms. Ramsey will conduct research as
required to determine historic significance. She will have primary responsibility for the
computerized database and will organize and compile survey forms, photographs, and negatives
in binders.
OVERVIEW OF THE PROPOSAL
We understand that this survey contains 272 structures of which most are historic Midwestern
commercial vernacular types. Despite urban renewal and later demolition downtown during the
1950s and 12960s for the Civic Center and downtown parking, there still remains a compact core
of historic commercial structures representing 150 years of Midwestern architectural
development. Many of these display features of the Italianate, Queen Anne and other popular late
19th to turn of the 20th century high styles. As Elgin continues to grow and renew its residential
areas, the preservation of its historic downtown can serve to strengthen the overall health and
vitality of the city as a whole as it moves into the 21st century.
First, we will review the survey form and computerized database created by us for prior Elgin
surveys to determine if any changes to the form and database are appropriate. The basic survey
form we use has been approved by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and was used in all
five surveys completed by our firm for Elgin. Before beginning survey work, we will enter all
available building permit information into the database so that the information is available to
help establish construction dates and alterations when in the field. We will complete all
fieldwork by entering the information directly into a laptop computer while standing in front of
each structure. Photography will consist of one color digital image for each property which
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shows the front, images of each secondary façade if visible, and one image of each secondary
structure. These images will be digitized according to the stated specifications for incorporation
into the database and printed in black and white on the survey forms we create. We will complete
• the photography by April 15 so that there are fewest leaves on the trees to obscure the buildings.
Architectural styles and vernacular building types for commercial structures will rely primarily
on Longstreth's The Buildings of Main Street: A Guide to American Commercial Archtecture.
Other sources that may be used include: McAlester's A Field Guide to American Houses; Jakle,
Bastian, and Meyer's Common Houses in America's Small Towns; and the Midwest Vernacular
Architecture Committee Report.
Additional historic research will be done when most convenient, depending on weather
conditions for surveying. Our historic research would focus on both architectural and historic
information on individual buildings, as well as the development of this part of Elgin. We expect
to use resources in departments at the City of Elgin, the Elgin Historical Society, the Borden
Library, and other historic repositories. The types of material investigated would include (but not
necessarily be limited to) municipal building permit records, architectural archives, published
biographies of architects and influential residents, city directories, Blue Books, published county
and city histories, Sanborn insurance maps, subdivision maps and plats, clippings and real estate
and construction periodicals. We would work with any local residents and others identified by
the City of Elgin who may have historic information to contribute.
In the office, research and historic information for individual structures will be added to the
computerized database. Two sets of individual inventory forms for each building will be printed,
with associated digital images that will print in black and white on each form. Inventory forms
will be bound in two sets of binders as specified with any supplementary material included. In
addition, we will provide the complete computerized database table, digital images in color, and
printable forms on a CD-Rom in Microsoft Access for Windows format. We will work with
Elgin staff to include a GIS map that shows the results of the survey as part of the analysis and
final report. All survey and evaluation work shall be conducted in accordance with the Secretary
of the Interior's Standards for Identification and Evaluation of Historic Properties.
Finally, we will prepare a summary report of the findings. This will include a brief history of the
development of this part of Elgin to provide a context into which the survey data fits. A
discussion of the architectural styles and types found in the area will be included, together with
illustrations of architecturally and/or historically significant buildings. Our conclusion will
evaluate the potential for individual landmark designations, whether local or National Register,
as well as whether the area as a whole might be eligible for designation as a historic district. A
complete inventory of each property, by address, will be included in the summary report, noting
which are significant, contributing, or non-contributing. We will provide three bound copies of
the report and a digital copy in Microsoft Word and .pdf format on a CD-Rom. We will provide
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the database and images in digital form also. Photographic specifications will be provided on CD
following Option 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels at 300 pixels per inch saved in a color format as a jpg
file.
Public meetings will be held with the Elgin Heritage Commission, City of Elgin staff, and
neighborhood residents regarding survey activities as required. We will talk with the designated
project liaison at the start of the project to be sure that everyone is in agreement with the
project's goals and to establish the approach to be taken. We will present our findings at a public
meeting of the Elgin Heritage Commission. Verbal progress reports will be given to city staff
throughout the process as required. Any other elements of the proposal not fully discussed will
be provided, including a brief description of previous surveys undertaken in the community, a
complete description of the survey methodology, an evaluation of the survey process, and a
bibliography of all sources of information.
The objective of our work will be to provide an architectural survey that meets current research
and documentation standards. The final product will enable the City of Elgin to develop
preservation programs that offer rehabilitation alternatives and discourage demolition of the
community's architectural and historic resources.
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The following work scope describes our suggested approach to the City of Elgin
Architectural/Historical Survey. All work will conform to the guidelines set forth by the Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Identification and
Evaluation of Historic Properties.
Task 1 - Project Coordination
Granacki Historic Consultants' staff will talk to the City of Elgin Heritage Commission members
and/or staff to discuss the project schedule and survey objectives. We will finalize the survey
form, and verify the scope of work. We will seek approval of the schedule and proposed
activities from the City of Elgin prior to commencing work.
Task 2 - Historic Research and Preparation of the Database
We will review the historical and architectural contexts for this neighborhood by looking into
this specific part of Elgin. We will look at early maps and building permits, as available. We
will do research to identify individual buildings that are architect-designed and also those that
may have been the business location of people and/or companies important to the history of
Elgin or the Chicago region. We will enter any building specific information, including building
permit data, into the computerized database before going out in the field to survey.
Task 3 - Field Survey and Photography
We will take one-three color digital images of the principal structure which shows the front and
any visible side elevations, as well as one of any secondary structures. These will be taken as
1600 x 1200 pixel images in color and jpg format, but will be converted to black and white at a
smaller size to fit into the database. We will inventory all principal and accessory structures in
the survey area and enter the data directly into our computerized database survey form in the
field. Judgments based on our experience will be made on site as to architectural style,
construction date, significant features, alteration dates,integrity, and significance ratings.
Task 4 - Preparation of Inventory Forms
All field data in our database program will be cross-checked for accuracy in the office.
Additional relevant historic information for individual buildings will be added. Two copies of
each form will be printed with black and white digital images, one for the City of Elgin and one
for the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. After their review, any comments or corrections
will be incorporated and new forms printed as required. All forms will be assembled into two
sets of binders as required.
Task 5 -Evaluation of Findings and Draft Report
We will review all findings and evaluate the potential significance of the downtown area and the
structures in it to the history and development of Elgin. A summary report will be prepared that
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will include an historical overview of the area surveyed, a discussion of architectural styles
represented by buildings in this area,and a complete inventory listing of all structures by address
indicating, among other things, their architectural style, construction date, and status as
significant, contributing, or non-contributing. A map in GIS format will indicate all significant
structures. Recommendations will be made in the report for any individual buildings that have
the potential for designation to the National Register of Historic Places or designation as
individual local landmarks.
Task 6 -Review of Report by City of Elgin
Draft copies of the report will be submitted to the Elgin Heritage Commission and the Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency for their review prior to the completion of the project. All
comments by the Commission and the Agency will be considered for incorporation into the final
report.
Task 7: Final project and packaging
Principal Victoria Granacki will present the survey findings at a public meeting of the Elgin
Heritage Commission. The presentation will focus on identified architecturally and historically
significant properties. All required work products as specified in the proposal, will be submitted
to the City of Elgin. The final products will include two sets of binders with photographs
attached to the forms; two CD-Roms with the digital images in jpg format, the database in
Microsoft Access format, and the report in Microsoft Word and pdf format. One set of binders
will be given to the city and one to the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
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We note that the recommended schedule in the RFP is out of date. The following schedule
attempts to adhere to the spirit of that schedule, while still allowing sufficient time for
completion of our work and adequate review by Elgin officials.
Task
Task 1 Project Coordination February 2007
Task 2 Historic Research and March 2007
Preparation of the database
Task 3 Field Survey March-April 2007
Photography
Task 4 Preparation of Inventory Forms May 2007
Review of forms by Heritage Commission and IHPA
Task 5 Evaluation of Findings June 2007
Write draft report
Task 6 Draft preliminary report for review by Commission June 2007
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Task 8 Final presentation to Heritage Commission and July 2007
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Granacki Historic Consultants is a comprehensive preservation planning firm located in Chicago serving
local governments, real estate developers, and private property owners. Services include conducting
architectural and historic resources surveys; preparing National Register and local landmark nominations;
completing applications for Certificates of Rehabilitation for owners of historic properties seeking to
qualify for tax benefits; creating historic preservation plans and design guidelines; and outlining
preservation components of HABS reports and conservation easement donation documents. GHC is a
certified Women's Business Enterprise.
The firm and its personnel have specialized in the following:
• HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEYS: Surveys of architecturally and historically significant
buildings in communities including Chicago Heights, DeKalb, Elgin, Elmhurst, Geneva,
Highland Park,Hinsdale,Lake Bluff,Morris,Northbrook, Wayne,and West Chicago.
• LANDMARK NOMINATIONS: Research, writing, preparation and presentation of
applications for National Register and local landmark nominations. Projects have involved
researching a variety of building and landscape types, including single family residential,
apartment buildings, country clubs, commercial buildings and industrial buildings. Styles have
ranged from vernacular to high style, including Victorian, Historic Revival, Prairie and Modern
buildings;applications have been prepared for individual buildings and historic districts.
• CERTIFICATES OF REHABILITATION: Property tax assessment freeze projects in
Chicago neighborhoods such as the Gold Coast, Old Town, Wicker Park, East Ravenswood,
Lakewood-Balmoral, and Hyde Park/Kenwood, and in suburban communities including
Evanston, Hinsdale, Lake Forest, and Oak Park. Multi-family federal income tax credit projects
in Illinois and Indiana.
• HISTORIC RESOURCES REPORTS: Historic and architectural research and analysis of
landmark eligibility for federal, state, and environmental review processes, and for local building
permit and zoning approvals.
• PRESERVATION PLANNING: Design guidelines for rehabilitating historic commercial and
residential properties; historic landscape and townscape guidelines for the Fort Sheridan Design
Guidelines; Cultural Management Plan for the redevelopment of Fort Sheridan text and historic
images for Chicago Cultural Walks on State,Randolph,Dearborn, and La Salle streets.
• HABS DOCUMENTATION: Complete research and documentation for the Illinois Historic
American Buildings Survey(HABS).
Members of the firm:
Victoria Granacki, AICP, has over 25 years experience in master planning, urban design, and historic
preservation activities in both Chicago's central area and its neighborhoods. She has worked both within government
as a staff member of the city of Chicago's Planning Department, and as a consultant on a variety of projects for
Chicago and other local municipal governments.She was formerly a partner in Historic Certification Consultants.
Jennifer Kenny is a Preservation Specialist with ten years experience in a variety of preservation activities
including historic resource surveys,National Register nominations,and Illinois property tax freeze projects.
Lara Ramsey is a Preservation Assistant with four years experience in historic resource surveys,National Register
nominations, and Illinois property tax freeze projects.
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEYS U EYS
Two kinds of surveys, intensive surveys and reconnaissance surveys, have been conducted for municipal
clients.
INTENSIVE SURVEYS
In an intensive survey every principal and secondary structure on every street within the survey area is
viewed and evaluated by a field surveyor. A complete database by property address is created, as well as
an individual data form for each property. The database and the individual data forms both include the
following information: address, use, condition, integrity, architectural style, construction date, architect or
builder when known, architectural features, alterations, and a significance rating. The forms also contain
current black and white photographs of the primary and secondary structures at each address and are
archivally prepared in binders with negatives organized in sleeves.
Historic research is typically done by investigating city directories, building permit records, maps and
plats, local newspapers, and published histories. All material is then evaluated and a summary report of
the findings is prepared which includes a history of the community as a whole and the survey
neighborhood in particular. A discussion of the architectural styles and vernacular building types found in
the survey area follows, together with illustrations of significant buildings and a map(s) showing their
locations. A complete printed inventory of each structure, by address, is also included in the report,
noting the significance rating of each building. Recommendations are made for potential landmark
designations and other regulative and/or administrative activities to enhance historic preservation in the
community.
Antioch, IL
Architectural survey of Downtown Antioch and scattered historic residential structures as part of the
Illinois Route 83 Corridor Study. Member of planning team for the project that includes SEC PIanning
Consultants and Valerie S. Kertchmer and Associates. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field
Surveyors, Jennifer Kenny and Lara Ramsey. Completed 2006. Reference: Robert Silhan, Director of
Planning,Zoning,and Building,City of Antioch, 874 Main Street,Antioch,IL 60002,(847)395-9462.
Chicago, IL
Survey of extant water tanks located on industrial structures throughout the city of Chicago.Developed
survey form and methodology. 173 tanks were documented and photographed. Project Director,Victoria
Granacki; Field surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed 2006. Reference:Brian Goeken, Landmarks
Division,City of Chicago,33 N. LaSalle Street,Chicago,IL 60602. (312)744-3200.
Chicago Heights, IL
Architectural survey of the Euclid neighborhood of Chicago Heights, covering 360 properties in one of
the earliest subdivisions of this industrial suburb. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field surveyor,
Jennifer Kenny. Completed 1998. Reference: Barbara Paul, Chairman, Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee, Chicago Heights Public Library, 15th and Chicago Road, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (708)
754-0323.
Chicago Heights, IL
Architectural survey of selective industrial, commercial, and institutional structures in Chicago Heights,
an industrial suburb that was developed beginning in 1892 by the Chicago Heights Land Association. A
context statement for a National Register Multiple Property nomination was also prepared. Project
Director, Victoria Granacki; Field surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed 2003. Reference: Barbara Paul,
Chairman, Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, Chicago Heights Public Library, 15th and Chicago
Road,Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (708)754-0323
DeKalb, IL
Architectural survey of the North Fifth Ward of DeKalb, adjacent to Northern Illinois University and
covering 120 properties. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field Surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed
2001. Reference: Ray Keller, City Planner, City of DeKalb, 223 S. Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL (815) 748-
2060.
Elgin, IL
Architectural survey of the Elgin National Watch Company Neighborhood covering an area of 130 acres
and 438 principal structures. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field surveyor, Jennifer Kenny.
Completed 1998. Reference: Sarosh Saher, Preservation Specialist, City of Elgin, Department of Code
Administration and Neighborhood Affairs, 150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL(847)931-5943.
Elgin, IL
Architectural survey of Elgin's Northeast Neighborhood covering an area of 105 blocks and 1658
principal structures. Project Director: Victoria Granacki; Field surveyors Jennifer Kenny and Craig
Charron. Completed 1996. Reference: Sarosh Saher, Preservation Specialist, City of Elgin, Department of
Code Administration and Neighborhood Affairs, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin,IL(847)931-5943.
Elgin, IL
Architectural survey of the Lord's Park Neighborhood covering 322 principal structures. Project Director,
Victoria Granacki; Field surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed, 2000. Reference: Sarosh Saher,
Preservation Specialist, City of Elgin, Department of Code Administration and Neighborhood Affairs,
150 Dexter Court,Elgin,IL(847)931-5943.
Elgin, IL
Architectural survey of the Southwest Neighborhood covering 627 principal structures. Project Director,
Victoria Granacki; Field surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed 2002. Reference: Sarosh Saher,
Preservation Specialist, City of Elgin, Department of Code Administration and Neighborhood Affairs,
150 Dexter Court,Elgin, IL(847)931-5943.
Elgin, IL
Architectural survey of the Northwest Neighborhood covering 655 principal structures. Project Director,
Victoria Granacki; Field surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed 2005. Reference: Sarosh Saher,
Preservation Specialist, City of Elgin, Department of Code Administration and Neighborhood Affairs,
150 Dexter Court,Elgin, IL(847)931-5943.
Elmhurst, IL
Architectural survey of 100 buildings in Downtown Elmhurst. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field
surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed 2000. Reference: Pat Zubak, Elmhurst City Centre, 2 City Centre,
Elmhurst,IL 60126(630)993-1612.
Geneva, IL
Architectural survey of the Geneva local historic district which encompasses all of the North and Central
Geneva National Register historic districts. The 69 block area contains 534 principal and 219 secondary
structures. Project director, Victoria Granacki; Field surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed 2000.
Reference: Doug Kaarre, Community Development Department, City of Geneva, 22 S. First Street,
Geneva,IL 60134. (630)232-0818.
Glenview, IL
Architectural survey of a residential neighborhood west of downtown and south of Glenview Road, with
approximately 390 structures predominately from the early to mid-20t century. Project Director, Victoria
Granacki. Completed 2006. Reference: Lisa Porter, Assistant to the Director of Development, Village of
Glenview, 1225 Waukegan Road, Glenview,IL 60025. (847)724-1700.
Highland Park, IL
Architectural survey of two areas on the east side of Highland Park covering 485 principal structures
Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed 1999. Reference:
Elizabeth Zeller, City of Highland Park, 1707 St. John's Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035. (847) 432-
0800.
Highland Park, IL
Architectural survey of an area on the east side of Highland Park including Ravinia, and covering 631
principal structures. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field Surveyors, Jennifer Kenny and Kris
Martin. Completed 2001. Reference: Larry Shure, City of Highland Park Department of Community
Development, 1150 Half Day Road,Highland Park,IL 60035. (847)432-0867.
Highland Park, IL
Architectural survey of an area on the northeast side of Highland Park including the Old Port Clinton
area, and covering 475 principal structures. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field Surveyors, Jennifer
Kenny and Kris Martin. Completed 2002. Reference: Larry Shure, City of Highland Park Department of
Community Development, 1150 Half Day Road,Highland Park,IL 60035. (847)432-0867.
Highland Park, IL
Architectural survey of the Braeside area on the southeast side of Highland Park covering approximately
700 principal structures. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field Surveyors, Jennifer Kenny and Kris
Martin. Summary report authored by Victoria Granacki and Lara Ramsey. Completed 2004. Reference:
Larry Shure, City of Highland Park Department of Community Development, 1150 Half Day Road,
Highland Park,IL 60035. (847)432-0867.
Highland Park, IL
Architectural survey of the Bob-O-Link area in the center of Highland Park covering approximately 725
principal structures. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field Surveyor, Lara Ramsey. Completed 2006.
Reference: Larry Shure, City of Highland Park Department of Community Development, 1150 Half Day
Road,Highland Park,IL 60035. (847)432-0867.
Highland Park, IL
Architectural survey of the Green Bay Corridor area in the center of Highland Park covering
approximately 700 principal structures. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field Surveyor, Lara
Ramsey. In progress 2007. Reference: Mike Croak, City of Highland Park Department of Community
Development, 1150 Half Day Road,Highland Park, IL 60035. (847)926-1169.
Hinsdale, IL
Architectural survey of the Town of Hinsdale, an area that includes much of the original town as recorded
by its founder in 1865. There are 201 principal structures in the survey area. Project Director, Victoria
Granacki; Field Surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed 2001. Reference: Kristin Gundersen, Village of
Hinsdale, 19 E. Chicago Avenue,Hinsdale, IL 60521. (630) 789-7000.
Hinsdale, IL
Architectural survey of the Robbins subdivision of Hinsdale, laid out by prominent landscape architects,
Cleveland and French in 1866. There are approximately 200 principal structures in the survey area, many
of them excellent examples of high style architecture. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field Surveyor,
Jennifer Kenny. Completed 2003. Reference: Kristin Gundersen, Village of Hinsdale, 19 E. Chicago
Avenue,Hinsdale,IL 60521. (630) 789-7000.
Hinsdale, IL
Architectural survey of downtown Hinsdale, a pedestrian-oriented commercial core opposite the village's
commuter rail station with 120 principal structures. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field Surveyor,
Jennifer Kenny. Completed 2003. Reference: Kristin Gundersen, Village of Hinsdale, 19 E. Chicago
Avenue,Hinsdale,IL 60521. (630) 789-7000.
Hinsdale, IL
Architectural survey of North Hinsdale, a residential section located just north of Hinsdale's Village Hall
and containing a wide variety of residential structures. Victoria Granacki; Field Surveyors, Jennifer
Kenny and Lara Ramsey. Completed 2005. Reference: Kristin Gundersen, Village of Hinsdale, 19 E.
Chicago Avenue,Hinsdale, IL 60521. (630)789-7000.
Hinsdale, IL
Architectural survey of Northeast Hinsdale, a residential section located east of Garfield Street north of
the railroad, containing approximately 290 structures. Project Director, Victoria Granacki. Expected
completion 2006. Reference: Kristin Gundersen, Village of Hinsdale, 19 E. Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale,
IL 60521:(630)789-7000.
Hinsdale, IL
Architectural survey of the south part of the Robbins subdivision of Hinsdale, laid out by prominent
landscape architects, Cleveland and French in 1866. There are approximately 280 principal structures in
the survey area, many of them excellent examples of high style architecture. Project Director, Victoria
Granacki; Field Surveyor, Lara Ramsey. Expected completion 2007. Reference: Kristin Gundersen,
Village of Hinsdale, 19 E. Chicago Avenue,Hinsdale,IL 60521. (630)789-7000.
Lake Bluff, IL
Architectural survey of an area on the southeast side of Lake Bluff covering approximately 293 principal
structures: Intensive survey of about half and Reconnaissance survey of the other half. Project Director,
Victoria Granacki; Field surveyor,Jennifer Kenny. Completed 2003. Reference:Janet Nelson,President,
Vliet Center for Local History,P.O. Box 247,Lake Bluff,IL 60044. (847)234-1844
Lemont, IL
Architectural survey of Downtown Lemont Historic District containing approximately 223 commercial
and residential structures. This community was founded in the early 1800s along the Illinois and
Michigan Canal and contains a fine collection of Lemont Limestone buildings. Project Director, Victoria
Granacki. Completed 2006. Reference: James Brown, Community Development Director, Village of
Lemont,418 Main Street, Lemont, IL 60439(630)257-1581.
Morris, IL
Survey of 180 buildings in Morris associated with its early history as a canal town along the Illinois &
Michigan Canal. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Principal surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed
2001. Reference: Phyllis Ellin, Director, Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 15701 S.
Independence Boulevard,Lockport,IL 60441. (815) 740-2047.
Rockford, IL
Survey of the Barber Coleman industrial complex and approximately 100 commercial and residential
structures in the nearby area. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Principal surveyor, Jennifer Kenny.
Completed 2005. Reference: Ginny Gregory, Community Development Department, 425 E. State Street,
Rockford, IL 61104.
Wayne, IL
Architectural survey of the rural and equestrian heritage of Wayne, IL covering 21 farmsteads. Project
Director, Victoria Granacki; Field surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed 1998. Reference: Carol
Schoengart, Village of Wayne, Historic Sites Commission, PO Box 532, Wayne, IL 60184 (630) 584-
3090.
West Chicago, IL
Architectural survey of the Old Heidelberg Neighborhood of West Chicago covering 90 principal
structures in an area threatened by a proposed railroad facility expansion. Project Director, Victoria
Granacki; Field Surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed 1997. Reference: LuAnn Bombard, City Liaison to
the Historical Preservation Commission, West Chicago City Museum, 132 Main Street, West Chicago, IL
60185(630)231-3376.
West Chicago, IL
Architectural survey of the Town of Turner area of West Chicago covering 210 principal residential
structures. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field Surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed 2000.
Reference: LuAnn Bombard, City Liaison to the Historical Preservation Commission, West Chicago City
Museum, 132 Main Street, West Chicago,IL 60185 (630)231-3376.
RECONNAISSANCE SURVEYS
In a reconnaissance survey every principal structure on every street in the survey area is viewed by a field
surveyor. A complete database by address is completed which includes estimated date of construction,
architectural style, and significance rating. A black and white photograph is taken only of those buildings
determined to be architecturally significant and it is attached to a simplified data form. Some historic
research is typically done to pinpoint the earliest subdivisions and important historical and architectural
resources that have already been recognized. A summary report evaluates the architectural and historic
resources identified. It makes recommendations of structures that might be eligible for individual
landmark designation, as well as the boundaries of potential historic districts. An intensive survey of
potential historic districts may subsequently be undertaken.
Glen Ellyn, IL
Reconnaissance survey of two residential sections of Glen Ellyn including approximately 910 structures.
Of those, 73 structures were selected for intensive survey. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field
surveyor, Lara Ramsey. Expected completion 2007. Reference: Curt Barrett, Assistant Village Manager,
Village of Glen Ellyn, 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. (630) 547-5204.
Highland Park, IL
Reconnaissance survey of the entire west side of Highland Park, west of Hwy 41, including
approximately 3000 structures. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Assistant field surveyor, Julie
McKeon. Completed 2000. Reference: Larry Shure, City of Highland Park Department of Community
Development, 1150 Half Day Road,Highland Park,IL 60035. (847)432-0867.
Hinsdale, IL
Reconnaissance survey of the entire village of Hinsdale covering all 5654 principal structures. Project
Director, Victoria Granacki; Field surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed 1999. Reference: Charles
Dobbins,Village of Hinsdale,21 E. Chicago Street,Hinsdale,IL(630)789-7000.
Northbrook, IL
Reconnaissance survey of selected areas in the village of Northbrook covering approximately 500
residential structures. Project Director, Victoria Granacki; Field surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. Completed,
2000. Reference: Thomas Hoepert, Planning Director, Village of Northbrook, 1225 Cedar Lane,
Northbrook, IL 60062(847)272-5050.
Palos Park, IL
Reconnaissance survey of selected areas in the village estimated to cover between 600 and 700
residential structures. From this survey, selected structures will be chosen for intensive survey. Project
Director, Victoria Granacki; Field surveyor, Jennifer Kenny. In progress 2007. Reference: Kent Oliven,
Village of Palos Park, 8999 W. 123`d Street, Palos Park,IL(708)448-2700.
NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATIONS
Members of the firm have written nominations to the National Register of Historic Places for a variety of
buildings types with historic and architectural significance. Clients included municipalities, individual
• property owners, and not-for-profit organizations. Owners may be eligible for tax benefits due to the
listing. All nominations are reviewed by National Register Coordinator Tracey Scull; or her assistant,
and approved by the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, 1 Old
State Capitol, Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 785-0315. The following are representative examples of
National Register Nominations prepared by members of the firm:
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
JOHN TAYLOR SNITE HOUSE, Highland Park, IL. A distinguished French Country Manor House
designed by well-known North Shore residential architect, Jerome Cerny in 1937. Incorporates Art Deco
and Art Moderne detailing within the French Renaissance style.
ORLAND P. BASSETT HOUSE, Hinsdale, IL. The 1899 Colonial Revival style residence of the local
Hinsdale resident whose floral company, Bassett & Washburn, was the first to produce the American
Beauty Rose for the U.S. commercial market.
HARRIET F. REES HOUSE, 2110 S. Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL. A Richardsonian Romanesque urban
town home designed by Cobb and Frost in 1888. The lone survivor of this stretch of once fashionable
Prairie Avenue, it retains an exceptional amount of its original design and materials.
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
BELMONTE FLATS, 4257 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL. An eight-story, Queen Anne Style, multi-family
building designed by Patton & Fisher in 1893, it was rehabilitated using historic and low income tax
credits by East Lake Management Company.
THE NARRAGANSETT, 1640 E. 50`'' Street, Chicago, IL Designed by Leichenko & Esser in 1927, this
Art Deco style high-rise apartment building that was part of the Chicago Beach Development uses Native
American themed motifs.
399 FULLERTON, Chicago, IL. A 17-story luxury cooperative apartment building in the Lincoln Park
area designed in the French Renaissance Revival style by McNally and Quinn and built in 1926-27.
INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES
BARBER-COLMAN COMPANY, Rockford, IL. The industrial campus of one of Rockford's most
important machine tool industries, with a variety of industrial types including standard mill and concrete
lofts,factories,and industrial garages built between 1907 and 1952.
VASSAR-SWISS UNDERWEAR COMPANY, 2545 W. Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL. A flab slab
reinforced concrete industrial structure designed by Lawrence Gustav Hallberg and built in 1913-1914 for
real estate developer Stewart Hodges. The company was a leading producer of men's union suits and
became a division of underwear giant, Munsignwear, Inc. (In progress).
INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS
QUIGLEY PREPARATORY SEMINARY, 103 East Chestnut, Chicago, IL . A Catholic school on the
Near North side of Chicago whose chapel, which was modeled after Sainte Chapelle in Paris, has richly
detailed stained glass windows.
RECREATIONAL FACILITY
OLYMPIA FIELDS COUNTRY CLUB, Olympia Fields, IL. Significant for its contribution to local
recreational history and for the design of its two historic golf courses, a 1916 South Course by Tom
Bendelow, and a 1923 North Course by Willie Park, Jr. The Tudor Revival style clubhouse was designed
by George Nimmons and completed in 1925.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS
SPRING DOUGLAS HISTORIC DISTRICT, Elgin, IL. The most prominent upper middle class
residential area of Elgin during the city's period of most rapid growth from the 1880s through the 1930s.
DOWNTOWN HINSDALE HISTORIC DISTRICT, Hinsdale, IL. An example of the upper-middle class
railroad suburb that developed in Chicago from 1850-- 1880,whose downtown is dense and compact.
DOWNTOWN ROCKFORD HISTORIC DISTRICT, Rockford, IL. Comprising the core of Rockford's
central business district west of the Rock River, there is good representation of commercial structures in
varying styles and types. Once a manufacturing powerhouse, Rockford was the largest city in Illinois
outside Chicago. (In progress)
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FROM: Olufemi Folarin, City Manager
Sarosh Saher, Urban Design &Preservation Specialist
SUBJECT: Downtown Area Architectural Survey and Inventory
Selection of Consultant—Granacki Historic Consultants
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and Members of the City Council with
information to consider the selection of Granacki Historic Consultants to complete the survey
and inventory of properties in the City's downtown area.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the recommendation of staff and the Elgin
Heritage Commission to enter into an agreement with Granacki Historic Consultants to complete
the survey and inventory of properties in the City's downtown area at a cost of$15,600.
BACKGROUND
In December, 2006, the Elgin City Council authorized staff to enter into an agreement between
the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) and the City of Elgin to obtain a $10,920 grant
to complete an architectural survey and inventory of properties in the downtown area.
The total cost of the project is $17,600. The grant to the City of Elgin from the state historic
preservation office is in the amount of$10,920. (approximately 60%). The local share from the
City of Elgin will be $6,680 (approx 40%). Of the local share, $2,000 is required to consist of
in-kind staff time to administer the project. The in-house administration of the program will be
carried out by the Urban Design &Preservation Specialist.
Requests for proposals were sent to 20 firms in Elgin and the Northeast Illinois region
specializing in preservation planning and survey projects. Four proposals were received for the
completion of the project.
The Elgin Heritage Commission and the City's Urban Design & Preservation Specialist reviewed
and ranked the four proposals based on the above criteria for selection of firms as outlined in the
Request for Proposals.
Downtown Area Survey and Inventory
February 23, 2007
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Firm Points Scored
1. Granacki Historic Consultants 98
2. McGuire Igleski & Associates 90
3. Burnidge Cassell Associates 60
4. The Office of Michael Dixon 60
The selection of Granacki Historic Consultants was based on their scope of services, the format
of the finished document in a computerized database, experience of the firm's designated project
team in similar projects, and examples of their previous projects. The firm has been under
contract by the City to complete five previous architectural surveys in Elgin - the Northwest area,
Southwest area, Lord's Park area,Northeast and Southeast neighborhoods in Elgin.
COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
The project is included in the Elgin Heritage Commission's long term plan to survey older
established neighborhoods in the city. Members of the Commission reviewed the submitted
proposals at their scheduled meeting on February 6, 2007, and made a recommendation to select
the firm of Granacki Historic Consultants. The Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA)
was also invited to provide feedback on the selection of the consultants.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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The contract with Granacki Historic Consultants would total $15,600. Monies were originally
allocated in the 2006 Budget of the Elgin Heritage Commission, account number 010-0902-
709.80-04, project number 039693 to fund this project. However, due to the fact that the monies
were not spent in 2006 and no money was allocated in the 2007 budget for this project, a transfer
from 010-6902-719.89-02 (Non-Departmental, Special Projects) will be necessary. Funding in
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the amount of$235,460 has been budgeted with $233,836 available for the transfer. The 2007
budget of the Elgin Heritage Commission has a balance of $16,458.80. The remaining $2,000
(staff time) will be funded from the General Fund, Planning Department Administration Full
Time Salaries, account number 010-1501-715.01-01.
The grant from IHPA will total $10,920 and is anticipated to be received in July, 2007.
LEGAL IMPACT
\IpJ I\IPIThe Cityof Elgin will need to enter into an agreement with Granacki Historic Consultants.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. The Council may choose to approve the recommendation of staff and the Elgin Heritage
Commission to enter into an agreement with Granacki Historic Consultants to complete
the survey and inventory of properties in the City's downtown area at a cost of
$15,600.00.
2. The Council may choose to reject recommendation of staff and the Elgin Heritage
Commission to select Granacki Historic Consultants to survey the downtown area.
Respectfully Submitted for Council consideration.
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HISTORIC RESOURCES REPORTS
HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL IMPACT STUDIES
Village of Winnetka,2002-2004.
Historic and Architectural Impact Studies (HAIS) are required by the Village of Winnetka's Building
Review Committee when an owner is seeking a demolition permit for a structure that may possess
architectural or historic significance, or if its demolition would have an adverse impact on the
surrounding neighborhood. Although done under contract with the owner/developer, these are objective
studies that fully document the architecture, history, and neighborhood context. The property is fully
photographed and a search is made for building permits, citations in architectural publications, and
biographical sketches of the architect and all previous owners. An assessment is then made of the
historical and architectural significance of the property.
Victoria Granacki and Jennifer Kenny have prepared over forty of these reports. Reference: Anne
Klaassen,Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka,IL 60093. 847-501-6000.
EVALUATION OF NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY/SECTION 106
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
The firm is asked by property owners to conduct research, assess, and evaluate potential eligibility of
various kinds of property for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. This can be as part of the
required federal Section 106 review procedures that must be followed when a proposed development
project may involve federal or state financing. Those situations may include coordination with the Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency on preparing a Memorandum of Agreement to mitigate any adverse impacts
of the proposed project on historic resources. Or the eligibility assessment could be initiated by the
owner/developer who is seeking landmark designation to qualify for federal tax incentives. In either case,
a historic resources report is prepared that includes photo documentation of the property and similar
properties for comparison, research in a variety of municipal records, historic publications, and specialty
archives, and a written evaluation. The following projects suggest the wide variety of property types that
may be investigated. Reference: Anne Haaker Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, I Old State Capitol,
Springfield,IL 62701 (217)785-5027.
The Baltimore Apartments, 6647-53 S. Maryland, Chicago, IL. Pair of 1892 walk-up apartment buildings
in Woodlawn possibly associated with the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
Christ the King Theological Seminary, North Ave. and Route 59, West Chicago, IL. Opened in 1955 by
the Franciscan Friars of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Province(the"Polish Province")
Friedrich Theodore Freye Farmhouse, 940 Freeman Road, Hoffman Estates, IL. A very early farmhouse,
ca. 1852, owned by a pioneering German farm family in Palatine Township.
Heiniger Farmstead, Umbdenstock Road, Elgin, IL. Included an American Foursquare farmhouse, c.1900
dairy barn with milk house,and other associated farm structures.
Byron Kendall Farmstead, Keslinger Road, Kane County, IL. A mid-19t century crop farm that evolved
into a dairy farm and included an 1845 Greek Revival farmhouse, an 1893 dairy barn and silos, and
associated farm structures. Threatened with demolition because METRA was proposing a road on the site
to better access its commuter rail station.
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PRESERVATION PLANNING
CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR FORT SHERIDAN
Town of Fort Sheridan Company, 1997.
• This is a management plan that governs the maintenance and management of the historic resources at Fort
Sheridan as the property is developed and after it is sold to individual property owners. The plan contains
a history of the fort, detailed guidelines for permitted alterations to historic buildings, new construction
guidelines, and a framework for future management procedures that include a conservation easement
donation and establishment of the appropriate review bodies.
Victoria Granacki worked with Susan Benjamin and LR Development Company, one of four partners in
the Town of Fort Sheridan Company, which also includes Stein Fort Sheridan, Red Seal Development
Corporation, and Project Management Advisors. Reference: Will Tippens, LR Development Company,
350 West Hubbard,Chicago,IL 60610(312)595-7400
"FORT SHERIDAN DESIGN GUIDELINES"
Fort Sheridan Joint Planning Committee (Highland Park, Highwood, Lake County Forest Preserve, Lake
Forest), 1995.
A redevelopment concept plan and design guidelines were prepared by the JJR team for the historic
district,the golf course, and related open space areas of Fort Sheridan, IL army base. Our primary role on
the team was the preparation of guidelines for townscape and landscape features. This included research
and interpretation of Ossian C. Simonds historic landscape, as well as recommendations for new
• landscape features, sidewalks, and roads. We also participated in the development of the overall concept
plan. These guidelines were assembled to direct future developers of the site.
The JJR team was composed of Johnson, Johnson and Roy, Clarion Associates, Inc., DLK Architecture,
Inc.,and Historic Certification Consultants,a predecessor firm to Granacki Historic Consultants.
CULTURAL WALKS FOR STATE, RANDOLPH, DEARBORN, AND
LASALLE STREETS, AND THE UNION STOCKYARD
City of Chicago Department of Transportation, 1996-2000.
Chicago Landmarks Division,2004.
Members of the firm prepared the text and assembled historic photographs and other images for
informational pylons that showcase a particular theme for streets in downtown Chicago. State Street
illustrates its importance in the city's retail history and in its development of significant early 20th century
architecture. These pylons were part of the project to rebuild State Street from Wacker Drive to Congress
and reintroduce automobile traffic. Similar pylons were created on Randolph Street to show its theater
and entertainment history, on LaSalle Streets to demonstrate its historical role as a financial center, and on
Dearborn Street, where the evolution of Chicago architecture can be found. Reference: Paul DeCelles,
HOK, 30 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL, 60603, (312) 782-1000. Sonja Griffin, City of
Chicago, Department of Transportation, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 744-
1863. The pylon at Chicago's Union Stock Yard illustrates Chicago's 150 year history of livestock
trading and meat processing. Reference: Heidi Sperry, Landmarks Division, 33 N. LaSalle Street,
. Chicago, IL 60602,(312)742-7327.
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Frank Loeffler Building and the Cinderella Ballroom, 64th and Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL. A 1923
building designed by Loewenberg & Loewenberg and now the only remaining building in Woodlawn's
entertainment district associated with Chicago's Jazz Age.
Maria Immaculata Convent, Wilmette, IL. Tufa Rock grottoes including a Lourdes Grotto from 1917 on
the grounds of this former Roman Catholic convent and university complex.
Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Ghost Convent, Techny IL. American Motherhouse of this
religious order, including the 1922 Holy Ghost convent,a 1949 retreat center,and a 1958 chapel.
St. Joseph's Home, 2650 N. Ridgeway Ave., Chicago. Built by the Roman Catholic Franciscan Sisters of
Chicago to serve the Polish elderly and infirm in 1928-1929.
St. Leo the Great Church, 7755 S. Emerald St., Chicago. 1905 Roman Catholic Church combining
Renaissance Revival style with Arts and Crafts features,designed by William Brinkman.
Sloan Valve Company, 4300-4358 W. Lake St., Chicago. Located in an industrial complex designed by
prolific factory designer, Alfred S. Alschuler from 1919-1930, this company invented and produced the
Royal Flushometer which revolutionized the tankless toilet industry in the U.S.
Parkways Apartment District, South Shore neighborhood, Chicago, IL. A densely developed district with
over 100 brick flat,walk-up, and courtyard buildings dating from the 1910s.
Ukrainian National Museum, 721 Oakley Blvd., Chicago, IL. Expansion project of the museum in the
former 1940 rectory for Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Slovak Parish.
1648-50 S. Throop and 1313 W. 19th St. owned by the Resurrection Project in the Pilsen neighborhood,
Chicago, IL. Proposed for rehabilitation using HOME and CDBG funding, the first is a 24 unit, 1890
brick apartment building;the second an 1893 limestone storefront and apartment building.
CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR HISTORIC AND
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOCKPORT
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago,2002.
This management plan governs the maintenance and management of historic resources included in the
proposed Lockport Lock and Power Station Historic District in Lockport, IL. The plan contains a
description of historic resources, guidelines for permitted alterations, and future management procedures.
Performed as a subcontractor to Montgomery Watson Harza, an engineering firm under contract with the
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Reference: Michael Headrick, MWH, 175
W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1900,Chicago,IL 60604 (312) 831-3000.
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY REPORT FOR THE NORWAY AND
OAKDALE HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
Northern Indiana Public Service Company(NIPSCO), 2003.
This report was prepared for NIPSCO as a requirement for their operating license from the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission. It describes and documents the structures associated with both power
facilities and evaluates their potential architectural and historical significance to determine their eligibility
for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Performed as a subcontractor to MWH, 175 W.
Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1900,Chicago, IL 60604. Reference: Steven Bedross(312) 831-3000.
FUTURE PARK NEEDS, GURNEE, IL
CorLands,Corporation for Open Lands,2002
This plan identified all existing parkland and facilities and targeted which areas in the village of Gurnee
had a shortfall in parkland. It utilized GIS mapping capability to show a three-mile service radius for
community parks and a '/2 mile service radius for neighborhood parks. The purpose of the study was to
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assist the local Park district in targeting properties for new parkland acquisition. Reference: Edward Uhlir,
Trust for Public Land, 53 W. Jackson Blvd., #632, Chicago, IL 60604,(312)427-1979.
"PROPOSED RIVER WEST RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Rezmar Development Corporation, 1997.
This was a Land Use and Development Trends analysis for an area near Chicago and Milwaukee Avenues
in the River West part of Chicago. The analysis used historic land use patterns and housing density
together with a review of current development trends, to support a re-zoning of a manufacturing property
for new residential construction. Victoria Granacki, Project Director. Reference: Daniel Mahru, Rezmar
Development Corporation, 833 North Elston Avenue,Chicago,IL 60622,(312)666-8887
"HOW TO FIX UP YOUR OLD HOUSE: A Guide for Rehabilitating Historic
Chicago Houses"
Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois, 1990.
Design guidelines were prepared to assist Chicago homeowners in recognizing and appreciating the
historic character of their houses, and to provide them with recommendations for making improvements
that are sensitive to their original historic style and architectural character. The guidelines will be used in
conjunction with a housing loan program offered by the city of Chicago through its Department of
Housing which will be targeted to homes along Marshall, King, and Garfield Boulevards. Neighborhood
Housing Services will approve and administer the loans, and will use these guidelines in reviewing the
proposed improvements.
Victoria Granacki organized and wrote the report which was then reviewed by LPCI's Chicago Programs
Committee. Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois, 53 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604, (312)922-
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CERTIFICATES OF REHABILITATION
STATE OF ILLINOIS PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT FREEZE
FEDERAL REHABILITATION TAX CREDIT
Granacki Historic Consultants provides comprehensive services to owners of designated landmark homes,
condominium buildings and homes in historic districts who are seeking a property tax reduction under the
State of Illinois Property Tax Assessment Freeze Program. This incentive is available for owner-
occupants of historic homes, who rehabilitate them in keeping with their historic character. The firm
administers the process from beginning to end to ensure the assessment freeze is in place. Historical and
architectural research is conducted to determine architect, original owners, and recorded building permits.
Information is provided to the owners and their architect on appropriate rehabilitations methods, stylistic
details and historic materials to be used in the rehabilitation. The firm completes all necessary paperwork
and photography, and coordinates design review with the state. As a result, landmark homeowners of 1-6
unit owner occupied residences acquire a property tax assessment freeze for eight years, with the
assessment frozen at the level when rehabilitation began, and an additional four years while the
assessment returns in quarterly increments.
The firm also provides services for owners of income-producing properties who are seeking a certificate
of rehabilitation to qualify for a federal income tax credit. The certification process is very similar.
Clients have included the developers for the Belmonte Flats, 4257 S. King Drive, Tree Studio Building
and Annexes, 601-623 N. State Street,the Marmon Building,2230 S. Michigan Avenue,and The Thomas
Flyer Garage, 2255 S. Michigan Avenue, all in Chicago; 303 N. Main Street in Rockford; the Claridge
Apartments in Evanston;the Rumely Hotel in LaPorte,IN;and 500 Maine in Quincy, IL.
To date, members of the firm have obtained certifications for over 300 homeowners in Chicago
neighborhoods including Old Town, Gold Coast, Wicker Park, Sheffield, Lakeview, East Ravenswood,
Lakewood-Balmoral, and Hyde Park/Kenwood; and in suburban communities including Evanston, Lake
Forest and Oak Park; and in several large and small condominium and cooperative apartment buildings.
Prominent projects include the Pattington Apartments and the Aquitania in Chicago.
Reference: Michael Jackson, State Architect, Illinois State Historic Preservation Agency, Old State
Capitol,Springfield, IL(217)785-5031
HABS DOCUMENTATION
• MEDINAH TEMPLE
600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL
' Illinois HABS (Historic American Buildings Survey) Level II documentation was prepared for Medinah
Temple as part of its exterior restoration and interior adaptive reuse as a Bloomingdale's Home Store.
This documentation included research regarding dates of construction, alterations, architects, the Shriners
organization and its activities, as well as a complete physical description of the structure. The firm also
coordinated archival photography and reproduction of original plans on mylar for packaging to the IHPA.
Reference: Kevin Sterling, Friedman Properties, Inc., 325 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60610 (312)
670-9517.
ST. MARY'S HOME FOR CHILDREN/MARILLAC SOCIAL CENTER
2822 W.Jackson Boulevard,Chicago,IL
HABS Level III documentation was prepared for St. Mary's Home for Children/Marillac Social Center
which was rehabilitated for permanent supportive housing for women who are homeless by Deborah's
Place. This documentation included research regarding dates of construction, alterations, architects, and
owners, as well as a complete physical description of the structure including dimensions and materials.
This former 1901orphanage was set within the historical context of other orphanages of the times, and its
architectural style was compared to other Victorian Gothic Revival institutions in Chicago.
Reference: Katrina VanValkenberg, Housing Director, Deborah's Place, 1742 N. Milwaukee Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60647 (773)292-0707.
ST. LEO THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
7752-58 S. Emerald Avenue,Chicago, IL
HABS Level III documentation was prepared for this 1905 Romanesque Revival/Arts and Crafts style
church designed by William Brinkman. The parish was closed by the Chicago Archdiocese in 2002 and
the property was sold to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago which intends to clear the site
and build housing for homeless veterans under the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The bell
tower of the church will be saved and incorporated into the new development. Complete written
documentation was prepared and archival photography was directed and coordinated.
Reference: Dennis Langley, Weese Langley Weese, 9 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60610. (312) 642-
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FRED H. SKLENAR HOUSE
15 W. 100 91' Street, Burr Ridge, IL
HABS Level III documentation was prepared for this 1938 Art Moderne/International style country
residence. The house is being demolished for construction of a new subdivision. The project included an
extensive search for the original architect and owner, an architectural description and analysis,
preparation of sketch plans, coordination of all photography,and packaging of all materials for the IHPA.
Reference: Anne Haaker, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, 1 Old State Capitol, Springfield, IL
62701 (217) 785-5027.
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VICTORIA GRANACKI, AICP, has a strong background in urban planning in the Chicago area. She has
almost 30 years of experience, with considerable master planning, urban design, and historic preservation
activities in both Chicago and its surrounding suburban communities. In 2004 she formed Granacki
Historic Consultants, providing a variety of historic preservation services for local governments and
private property owners, with a focus on Chicago neighborhoods and nearby suburban communities.
Prominent projects included preservation guidelines for the redevelopment of Fort Sheridan in Highland
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Temple, both in Chicago, and a recent survey of water tanks on industrial buildings. For the previous
twelve years, Ms. Granacki was a principal with Historic Certification Consultants in partnership with
Architectural Historian, Susan Benjamin. The firm provided similar services, including architectural
surveys,National Register nominations,and historic resource reports.
Prior to her involvement in historic preservation, Ms. Granacki was principal of Granacki Associates, a
comprehensive urban planning firm, where she directed the following projects: "Chicago Park District
Land Policies Plan: Guidelines for acquisition and disposition of park land", a comprehensive needs
assessment of park land and facilities within each of the city's 77 community areas; park planning for the
Harvey Park District through acquisition and development of tax scavenger sale properties for new park
facilities; urban design guidelines for the Harold Washington Library in the South Loop of Chicago;
research on zoning bonus provisions in 12 other cities in preparation for a zoning bonus reform program
in Chicago;and comprehensive plans for several Indiana communities.
Ms. Granacki was Director of Central Area Planning for the City of Chicago Department of Planning
under the Harold Washington administration, where she and her staff had primary responsibility for the
review and preparation of design recommendations for all major downtown development projects seeking
approval under the Planned Development Ordinance. She was principal author of the Near South
Development Plan, an area directly south of Chicago's Loop and she established
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Ms. Granacki is a guest lecturer for the Historic Preservation program at the School of the Art Institute of
Chicago. She has also been an Instructor at the University of Illinois School of Urban Planning and
Policy, teaching a graduate seminar in Real Estate Development Finance. Student work for the course
focused on the market and financial feasibility of actual commercial redevelopment projects in Chicago.
She has been a guest critic at the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture, the University of
Illinois School of Architecture, and the Art Institute of Chicago Interior Design program, reviewing
student urban planning and design projects. She has given presentations on historic preservation at the
Illinois Statewide Preservation Conference, Discovery Center Adult Education, the Latin School of
Chicago, and for many Chicago neighborhood organizations and suburban communities.
Ongoing volunteer participation by Ms. Granacki in not-for-profit organizations which deal with a broad
spectrum of planning issues, include: former Board of Directors, Landmarks Preservation Council of
Illinois; member; Urban Development Committee, Metropolitan Planning Council; Advisory Committee,
America!World War II Museum, Worcester, MA.
Ms. Granacki holds a BA in Art from Mundelein College (of Loyola University) in Chicago, and an MS
in Urban Planning from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI. She has recently written a book
entitled Chicago's Polish Downtown for Arcadia Press.
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JENNIFER R. KENNY was on the staff of Historic Certification Consultants as Preservation Specialist
for nine years. At HCC, she was the principal field surveyor and researcher for the firm. She worked on
a number of architectural surveys including Elgin, IL's Northeast Neighborhood (1657 structures) and
Elgin National Watch Historic District (440 structures), Elgin's Lord's Park Neighborhood (322
structures), Elgin's Southwest Neighborhood (627 structures), West Chicago, IL's Old Heidelberg
Neighborhood (90 structures), West Chicago's Town of Turner area(210 structures), Northbrook, IL(500
structures), Elmhurst, IL's Memorial Hospital Neighborhood (249 structures), Elmhurst Downtown (100
structures), Geneva, IL's local historic district (534 structures), Lake Bluff, IL (443 structures), DeKalb,
IL's North Fifth Ward (120 structures), Chicago Heights' Euclid Neighborhood (360 structures),
Hinsdale, IL's Town of Hinsdale area(201 structures), Hinsdale's Robbins Subdivision (200 structures),
Hinsdale's Downtown (120 structures), and Morris, IL's Downtown (180 structures). Her extensive
computer skills facilitated the creation a computerized survey form and database, linked to GIS, for these
projects. She also co-authored National Register nominations for the Olympia Fields Country Club,
Spring Douglas Historic District in Elgin, and Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago. Her Master's
project documented and evaluated the St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church Complex in Chicago for
potential listing on the National Register of Historic Places. She provided research, writing, and other
assistance for historic building reports, landmark and National Register nominations, and Certificate of
Rehabilitation applications.
Ms. Kenny retains the position of Preservation Specialist at Granacki Historic Consultants where she
continues in her established areas of preservation expertise as well as further hones her research and
writing skills.
Prior to working at Historic Certification Consultants, she held the position of Program Assistant with the
Southern Regional Office of Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, a statewide non-profit historic
preservation organization. While at HLFI, she served as an advisor to two preservation commissions,
authored their initial design guidelines and produced educational brochures. She also provided consulting
services to individuals concerning research, technical and financial aspects of restoration; edited
applications to the National Register of Historic Places and advised clients on program eligibility and the
application process; and conducted field survey work for the Indiana Save Outdoor Sculpture! project.
Ms. Kenny has held internships with the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois and participated in a
team survey that documented historic properties in Antwerp,Paulding County,Ohio.
Ms. Kenny is on the Board of Directors of the Ridge Historical Society in the Beverly-Morgan Park
neighborhood of Chicago. She holds a BA in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign and an MS in Historic Preservation from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
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responsibilities include research and writing related to historic reports and tax freeze and tax credit
applications; assisting in field survey work with identification and analysis of architectural styles and
dates; and computer database work. Her strong writing skills and experience in both survey work and
writing of historic reports and National Register nominations are an asset to the firm.
Prior to joining Granacki Historic Consultants, Ms. Ramsey was a Preservation Consultant who worked
on a variety of projects in the Chicago area. She wrote sections of National Register nominations for the
Palmolive Building (919 N. Michigan Avenue), the William H Reid House (2013 S. Prairie), and the
Medical and Dental Arts Building (185 N. Wabash) in Chicago, all with Baldwin Historic Properties.
Since 2000, she has been a consultant to the Char-Meck Historic Landmarks Commission in Charlotte,
North Carolina, preparing survey and research reports on local properties and making recommendations
on landmark eligibility. She was responsible for a survey of the African American resources in North
Carolina which included a wide variety of vernacular housing types. This work included physical
descriptions of all properties and a summary report with a short history and analysis of the significance of
the resources found.
Ms. Ramsey has a BA in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Masters
degree in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is a volunteer at the
Chicago Bungalow Initiative in Chicago.