Champaign Landmarks Brochure - City of Champaign

WHAT IS LANDMARKDESIGNATION?WHAT TYPES OF PROPERTIESQUALIFY AS LANDMARKS?Landmark designation means that yourproperty has significant benefit to thehistoric and architectural heritage ofChampaign. It also means that theChampaign City Council officiallyrecognizes the importance and value of theoutward appearance of your property tothe entire community.WHY ARE LANDMARKDESIGNATION AND HISTORICPRESERVATION IMPORTANT?Landmark designation and historicpreservation benefit all citizens ofChampaign. Landmarks help promotepreservation and redevelopment of ourresidential and commercial neighborhoods.Preservation of our historic resourcesprotects and enhances property values andcan provide a significant economic benefitto the property owner and the entirecommunity.Champaign is a Certified Local Government (CLG).For additional information regarding state historicpreservation programs and services available inIllinois, contact:Illinois Historic Preservation AgencyDivision of Preservation ServicesOld State CapitolSpringfield, IL 62701(217) 782-4836or visit the IHPA website at:www.illinoishistory.govThe Owens Funeral Home, located at 101 North Elm Street,is an example of a Georgian Revival home. It receivedlandmark status for its architectural style as well as itsvisibility in the community.WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OFLANDMARK DESIGNATION?♦ Enhances building’s prestige♦ Could potentially increase the value ofthe property♦ Contributes to neighborhoodstabilization♦ Allows for potential economic benefitsfor buildings that are national or statelandmarks*Owners may:♦ Receive technical assistance from CityStaff and the Champaign HistoricPreservation Commission♦ Receive a commemorative plaque fordesignated property*Property owners may receive grants through the State’sCLG program and other tax benefits such as federalincome tax credits for rehabilitating commercialbuildings and state property tax assessment freezes forresidential rehabilitation.Properties that have one or more of thefollowing criteria:♦ Historical, cultural, artistic, social orethnic significance,♦ Association with an important personor event in history,♦ Important architecture - architecturalvalues for studying a period in history,craftsmanship, or method ofconstruction,♦ Rare architectural style or buildingthat has undergone very little changesince its construction,♦ Notable work of a master builder,designer, architect or artist,♦ Established and familiar visual featurein the community,♦ Honorary designations are also givento historic properties owned by othertaxing districts,♦ Non-building objects such as bridges,public art, and statues may also beeligible for landmark status.Historic landmarks may be commercial, religious, institutional,civic, or residential structures. They may also be public art,statues, or sites of historic places. The Buzard Pipe OrganCraftsman building , formerly the Women’s Town Club, is one ofthe City’s historic landmarks that is a commercial building.