HomeMy WebLinkAbout81-0311 Historic District 83 VOLUME XLVI
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING THE ELGIN HISTORIC DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the area described in Exhibit A attached hereto has been
identified in "Architecture and Historic Urban Neighborhoods of the Fox
River" by Kane County Urban Development Department, inventoried by the
Illinois Department of Conservation and researched by E. C. Alft in
"The Elgin Historic District" (see attached) as a significant historical
and architectural area of the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, the "Elgin Historic District" includes part of the original
plat of Elgin as laid out by James T. Gifford, the founder of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, all properties currently listed on the National Register
of Historic Places in the City of Elgin are contained within the "Elgin
Historic District"; and
WHEREAS, seventy-five percent of the structures located within the
"Elgin Historic District" date from the 1850's to 1900 and encompass a
broad range and diversity of architectural styles; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to designate areas having special historic,
community or aesthetic interest or value for the purpose of recognizing
Elgin's historic, aesthetic, architectural and cultural heritage; enhanc-
ing one of the city's oldest residential areas; promoting civic pride
through an awareness of Elgin's unique development and history; and en-
couraging conservation of an important segment of the man-made environ-
ment of the City of Elgin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINJIS, that the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby designates
the territory described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof
by reference be and is hereby designated as the "Elgin Historic District."
s/ Richard L. Verbic
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Richard L. Verbic, Mayor
Presented: March 11, 1981
Adopted: March 1 1 , 1981
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk