DeKalb Landmarks Commission Records

Collection

Identifier: RHC-RC-239

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The records for the DeKalb Landmarks Commission document the history of the Commission from its inception in 1978 and consists of meeting minutes and project information and reports. Examples of survey reports included in the collection are the Evergreen Cemetery Project, the Huntley Park Historic District Survey, the Brick Streets Survey, and the Fifth Ward North Historic District.

Dates

created: 1971-2001
Other: Date acquired: 12/18/1998

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access to the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights in the collection belong to the Regional History Center; literary rights are dedicated to the public.

Biographical or Historical Information

In 1978 DeKalb Mayor Judy King recommended the city council establish a historic preservation committee to preserve and restore landmarks and historic documents. According to the City Ordinance Chapter 44, the DeKalb Landmarks Commission has three categories of duties and powers; the first dealing with general activities related to identification and objectives of historic preservation, the second dealing with designation of specific landmarks and the third being supportive and a resource function. Examples of these duties include conducting a continuing survey and keeping records of all areas, places, buildings, structures, works of art or similar objects, working for the continuing education of the citizens of DeKalb in the historic and architectural heritage of the City, and working cooperatively with the City Plan Commission to insure the integrity of landmark or landmark site designation.

Note written by

Extent

1.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Pamela Collins and Robert Graham

Method of Acquisition

Pamela Collins, under the authority of the City of DeKalb, donated the DeKalb Landmarks Commission records to the Northern Illinois Regional History Center on various dates starting on December 18, 1998. This donation complemented the existing collection kept by Robert Graham, a former member of the Commission and former employee of the Regional History Center.