Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission holds hearings and reviews applications for Landmark properties and Certificates of Appropriateness. The HPC also acts as a resource to the general public providing education in the areas of historic and architectural preservation.

Committee Members
Laurel McMahon - Chairman
Kristen D. Charkow
Judy Deogracias
David Franek
Paul Harding
David Raino-Ogden
Tom Zurowski

Historic Preservation Ordinance

Forms and Publications

• Awards Nomination Form - Nominations must be received on or before March 31, 2010
• Landmark Nomination Form
• Guide to Completing the Landmark Nomination Form
• Landmark Nomination Process
• Landmark Process Flow Chart
• Designating a River Forest Landmark
• How to Research Your River Forest Home

Other Preservation Resources

• River Forest Historic Properties List
• Supplemental Architectural Style Guide
• Map of the Historic District
• Secretary of the Interior Rehabilitation Guidelines
• IHPA Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
• IHPA Property Tax Assessment Freeze Program

Preservation Links

• Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
• National Register of Historic Places
• Landmarks Illinois
• The Historic Society of Oak Park and River Forest