Historic Preservation in Springfield, IL (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Springfield, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Springfield's historic sites commission designates local landmarks under City Code Sec. 101.10 using four criteria: historical or cultural heritage value, association with an important person or event, distinguishing architecture, or additional commission rules. Owner consent is required, and designated properties face a certificate-of-approval requirement before alteration or demolition.
Springfield Landmark Designation Criteria
Significant RestrictionsSpringfield, IL City Code Sec. 101.10 (Ord. No. 76-2-92, 2-4-92)
The commission shall consider the following criteria in determining whether to recommend an improvement for landmark designation:(a)Significant value as part of the historical, archaeological, cultural, artistic, social, or other heritage of the nation, state, or city;(b)Association with an important person or event in national, state or local history;(c)Representative of the distinguishing cha...
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