S15-04 Ordinance No. S 15-04
AN ORDINANCE
DESIGNATING THE LARKIN CENTER
AT 1212 LARKIN AVENUE AS A HISTORICAL LANDMARK
WHEREAS,the Elgin Heritage Commission has conducted a public hearing and determined
that the Larkin Center at 1212 Larkin Avenue meets the criteria of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976,
as amended, for designation of a historical landmark; and
WHEREAS,the Elgin Heritage Commission has submitted its report and findings in support
of its determination and recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Larkin Center at 1212 Larkin Avenue has been identified by the Elgin
Heritage Commission, as a significant historical and architectural structure within the City of Elgin
due to its connection to prominent Elgin citizens and its significant architectural and structural
design; and
WHEREAS,it is appropriate to promote civic pride through an awareness of Elgin's unique
development and history; and encourage the conservation and preservation of an important segment
of the man-made environment of the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the recommendation of the Elgin Heritage
Commission and concurs in the recommendation to designate the Larkin Center at 1212 Larkin
Avenue as a historical landmark.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that the Larkin Center at 1212 Larkin Avenue,located upon the property legally
described as follows:
LOTS 1-22 OF BLOCK 10 OF THEO. F. SWAN'S SUBDIVISION N THE
EAST V2 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST, WITHIN
THE CITY OF ELGIN, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
be and is hereby designated as a historical landmark as provided in Chapter 20.06 of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk is authorized and directed to provide
notice, send copies of the ordinance, and record a certified copy of the ordinance in the office of the
Recorder of Deeds of Kane County, Illinois.
("b. Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: April 14, 2004
Passed: April 14, 2004
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Nays: 0
Recorded: April 15, 2004
Published:
Attest:
Dolonna Mecum, City C erk
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