Landmarks Illinois Planning Workshop

St. John's Church 4501 7th Avenue, Rock Island, IL, United States

Landmarks Illinois, the only statewide preservation advocacy organization, is coming to the Quad Cities to ask our help in developing a new five-year plan.  Landmarks Illinois will lead us as we talk about the state of preservation in our area and in Illinois.  The meeting is co-sponsored by Rock Island Preservation Society and Moline Preservation ... [ Continued

Friends of Hauberg Civic Center Membership Drive

Hauberg Civic Center 1300 24th Street, Rock Island, IL, United States

The Friends of Hauberg Civic Center is hosting a membership drive at Hauberg Civic Center.  There will be tours of the mansion and grounds given by Rock Island Parks and Recreation staff.  Local Hauberg family members will be in attendance to share personal stories about the house and the family.  Samantha Crisp, special collections librarian ... [ Continued

Heritage Resources Plan Public Meeting

Rock Island Public Library 401 19th Street, Rock Island, IL, United States

The City of Rock Island is hosting a meeting in the 2nd floor Community Room to present the draft Heritage Resources Plan and to discuss preservation issues and opportunities in an informal open house setting. The plan, which is nearing completion, outlines specific stratagies for enhancing the City's current historic preservation program.  With this plan, ... [ Continued