PACA has thousands of street and sidewalk pavers (bricks) for sale. This is the fifth year for our brick salvage project, under the direction of Bob Swisher, and there is no end in sight for the availability of pavers. This year, 2010, both street and sidewalk pavers are coming from the City of Urbana, which has donated them to PACA for recycling.

Pavers will be available starting September 4, weather permitting, until winter.

Contact PACA, 359-7222 for more information. Buyers must load their own pavers; no folk lifts allowed.

Street Pavers

Some are marked (Western, Clinton, Danville, Midwest, Paver Block (none are collectible)

Sidewalk Pavers, All plain

This is the fifth year for PACA’s Paver Project. To date, over $42,000 has been realized from the efforts of our volunteers to sort and stack pavers. Kraft Foods has graciously donated over 100 plastic pallets that have made the job much easier. Champaign County Public Service workers and PACA volunteers have supplied the labor for this project, under the direction of Bob Swisher.

www.prairie.org
The Illinois Humanities Council is an educational organization dedicated to fostering a culture in which the humanities are a vital part of the lives of individuals and communities. Through its programs and grants, the IHC promotes greater understanding of, appreciation for, and involvement in the humanities by all Illinoisans, regardless of their economic resources, cultural background, or geographic location.
Organized as a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities in 1973, the IHC is now a private nonprofit (501 [c] 3) organization that is funded by contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations; by the Illinois General Assembly through the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency; and by the NEH. The IHC creates and funds numerous humanities activities throughout the state, including library discussions, seminars, lectures, performances, exhibitions, films, and written materials. Through these activities, IHC serves as a catalyst in imaginative ventures, which bring scholarship into the public forum.
All our programs utilize a broad definition of the humanities — their topics can range from history and literature to philosophy, folklore, historic preservation, archaeology, jurisprudence or comparative religion — but all are committed to providing lifelong learning. The IHC has been at the crossroads of ideas, energizing cultural and civic life in Illinois for more than 30 years.

Illinois Humanities Council
Suite 2020
203 North Wabash Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60601-2417
(312) 422 5580
ihc@prairie.org

www.city.urbana.il.us/Urbana

This site contains information about Urbana’s historic districts, local landmarks and properties listed on the National Register. It also includes “virtual” tours of local landmarks, downtown and West Main Street. The Urbana Historic Preservation Commission was formed in 1998 with the responsibility of reviewing nomination requests for landmarks and districts as well as to promote historic preservation throughout the community. According to the ordinance, once a nomination is submitted, the Commission is responsible for making a “preliminary determination” as to whether or not the property has significant merit for preservation. If it is determined that it does, a hearing is conducted to decide whether or not it should be designated. Most decisions of the Commission are in the form of a recommendation to the full Urbana City Council who makes the ultimate decision on designation.

The Historic Preservation Commission is also responsible for reviewing requests to significantly alter the exterior of designated landmarks. Certificates of Appropriateness are considered by the Commission and approved when it is shown that the alteration is consistent with the character and design of the original structure. The Urbana Zoning Administrator may approve minor alterations necessary, without a hearing from the Historic Preservation Commission.

www.ci.champaign.il.us/government/
The Champaign 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. The Commission also acts to facilitate the protection of visual characteristics by reviewing, giving advice, and passing upon changes to the exterior architectural appearance.

The Commission consists of seven regular members and two alternates that are appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council. Members are chosen on the basis of expertise, experience, or interest in the related subject matter. Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Each member serves a three-year term and may be reappointed to one term. Alternate members shall first serve for one year prior to appointment.
Tel: 217-403-8800

http://oldhousesociety.org
The Old House Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving, buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods more than 50 years old, and the communities and heritage they foster. Since 1979, our goals have been to provide resources, education and advocacy to those interested in historic buildings; to maintain the aesthetic and human appeal of our irreplaceable older neighborhoods; and to ease the experience of owning and preserving older homes and buildings.

214 E. Douglas, Bloomington, IL 61702
Hours: Wed., Fri., Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tel: 309-820-0548
Email: coordinator@oldhousesociety.org

http://www.piattmuseum.org/
“The mission of the Piatt County Museum is to preserve Piatt County Heritage by deepening our knowledge of the past and achieving public appreciation of the value history brings to our lives.”

For more information, call 217-762-4761