demolition of historic building

What Does a Historic Plaque Really Mean?

If a building has a plaque with a name and date on it, is it a protected building? Not always.

Code Enforcement as a Tool to Prevent Demolition by Neglect

While often a last resort, enforcing a city’s building code is an effective tool for incentivizing an owner of a historic property to make it useful again.

Early Settlement Buildings of the Fox Valley

Are the early simple structures built in the Fox Valley significant?

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2023: Blacksmith Shop/Mill Race Inn Saved from Demolition (again)

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For the second time in five years, a demolition request for the former blacksmith shop/Mill Race Inn in Geneva was denied.

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