Historic Preservation in Chicago, IL (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Chicago, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Chicago's Landmarks Commission may recommend any building, structure, work of art, district, or other object as a "Chicago Landmark" if it meets two or more of seven cultural, historic, or architectural criteria.
Chicago Landmark Designation Criteria
Significant RestrictionsMunicipal Code of Chicago § 2-120-620
The commission shall familiarize itself with areas, districts, places, buildings, structures, works of art, and other objects within the City of Chicago which may be considered for designation by ordinance as "Chicago Landmarks"... 1. Its value as an example of the architectural, cultural, economic, historic, social, or other aspect of the heritage of the City of Chicago, State of Illinois, or ...
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