HomeMy Public PortalAboutEvaluation Criteria for Historic Landmarks Evaluation Criteria for HISTORIC LANDMARKS A landmark nomination will be evaluated on its hi storic and/or architectural significance, the integrity of its design, workmanship, ma terials, location, setting and feeling, and the extent to which it meets one or more of the following criteria: a. Has character, interest, or value which is part of the development, heritage, or cultural character of the community, county, state, or nation; b. Is the site of a significant loca l, county, state, or national event; c. Is identified with a person who significan tly contributed to the development of the community, county, state, or nation; d. Embodies distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style valuable for the study of a period, type, method of construction or use of indigenous materials; e. Is identified with the work of a master bui lder, designer, architect, or landscape architect whose work has influenced the development of the area, the county, the state or the nation; f. Embodies elements of design, detailing, materials, or craftsmanship that are of architectural significance; g. Embodies design elements that make it st ructurally or archite cturally innovative; h. Has a unique location or physical characterist ics that make it a familiar visual feature of the community; i. Is a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian structur e with a high level of integrity or architectural significance; j. Is suitable for preservation or restoration; k. Is included in the Illinois or Nati onal Register of Historic Places; or, l. Has yielded, or is likely to yield inform ation important to prehis tory, history, or other areas of archaeological significance. Contact the Planning Division at (815) 439-2824 for more details.