Altgeld Hall was designed by Nathan C. Ricker and James M. White and was completed 1897. Designed in the Richardsonian Romanesque style of architecture, the building was named after Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld and originally housed the university's library on its first floor.
This page includes information on organizations and agencies for the preservation of historic sites in Illinois. It also includes books from the University of Illinois library catalog on the historic preservation of buildings on campus. For more information on how to access these items, visit the Finding Library Materials section of this guide.
Illinois Historic Preservation Division
"The mission of the Illinois Historic Preservation Division of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is to collect, preserve, interpret and communicate the diverse heritage of Illinois to educate the public by providing access to historic resources in the state. The Illinois Historic Preservation Division protects and promotes the pieces of history that, together, tell the story of Illinois" (About Us, Illinois Historic Preservation Division Website).
UIUC Historic Preservation Plan (1995)
"Since its establishment in 1867, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign administration has dedicated itself to provide a superior campus environment to support its educational objectives. The physical development of the Urbana campus has witnessed the construction and acquisition of historically significant architectural, engineering, landscape and archaeological resources" (Historic Preservation, UIUC Capital Programs). Visit the website above for information on the Plan, the history of campus, historic property management, maps, and more.
The Mythic Mississippi Project: Cultural heritage promoting community development
"The Mythic Mississippi is intended to be a major public outreach and engagement project of UIUC and UIS that will positively impact downstate Illinois communities through deployment of their cultural heritage resources for economic and social development by means of creating multiple regional-level heritage tourism trails that will link local towns" (About, Mythic Mississippi Project).
City of Champaign Historic Preservation Commission
"The Historic Preservation Commission identifies properties, structures, and areas that are historically significant. This Commission also advises the Plan Commission and City Council on the designation of Landmarks, Conservation, and Historic Districts. Additionally, the Commission acts to facilitate the protection of visual characteristics by reviewing, giving advice, and passing upon changes to the exterior architectural appearance" (About the Commission, Historic Preservation Commission).
City of Urbana Historic Preservation Commission
"The Historic Preservation Commission will identify historically significant property, advise the City Council on the designation of such property, protect distinctive visual characteristics of landmarks or historic district, and educate the public about the opportunities of historic preservation. The seven members serve 3-year alternating terms" (Historic Preservation, City of Urbana Boards and Commissions).
"Founded in 1971, Landmarks Illinois is the state’s leading voice for historic preservation. We promote preservation, restoration and adaptive reuse of buildings and sites of many types in order to leverage our past to create a better future. We know that blending old and new makes communities resilient and interesting places to live, work and play. We are people saving places for people" (Landmarks Illinois).
