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This Old House - Presentation by Dr. Steve Smunt

  • St Charles Public Library 1 South 6th Avenue St. Charles, IL, 60174 United States (map)

Help us Kickoff Preservation Month!

Event from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Carnegie Community Room at the St. Charles Public Library. Register on the St. Charles Public Library Website.

Join Dr. Steven Smunt of the St. Charles Historic Preservation Commission for an exploration of historic homes around St. Charles.

St. Charles contains an excellent collection of historic houses from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Buildings in the historic districts are known for their quality of construction & craftsmanship.

Many are over 100 years old and if properly maintained will last indefinitely. Dr. Steve Smunt, of the St. Charles Historic Preservation Commission, will share his experiences in preservation and cover the following topics on old houses:

  • Why we love our old houses

  • The process of obtaining landmark status: A case study of the Emma Durant-Lane house

  • Plaque programs, organizational and official

  • The historic preservation movement in St. Charles

  • Q&A

This program is in Collaboration with the following organizations as part of Preservation Month.



Earlier Event: May 1
May is Preservation Month
Later Event: May 11
Historic Landscapes with Carol Yetken

HOURS

Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

monday* closed 

*Special tours may be scheduled ahead of time for any day of the week, including Monday

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