Landmarks Illinois Endangered Places

2021 Endangered Places

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2020 Endangered Places

“We canceled our 2020 Most Endangered program to focus more resources on helping people most impacted by the virus.” – Landmarks Illinois

2019 Endangered Places

Landmarks Illinois

  1. James R. Thompson Center | State of Illinois Building – Chicago
  2. Sheffield National Register Historic District – Chicago
  3. Washington Park National Bank – Chicago
  4. St. Mary’s School – Galena
  5. Booth Cottage – Glenco
  6. Hoover Estate – Glenco
  7. Millstadt Milling & Feed Company – Millstadt
  8. Hill Motor Sales Building – Oak Park
  9. Chancery & Piety Hill Properties – Rockford
  10. Rock Island Courthouse – Rock Island
  11. Ray House – Rushville
  12. Greek Housing at University of Illinois – Urbana/Champaign

2018 Endangered Places

Landmarks Illinois

  1. The Forum – Chicago
  2. James R. Thompson Center | State of Illinois Building – Chicago
  3. Second Church of Christ, Scientist – Chicago
  4. Chautauquas & Tabernacles – Des Plaines, Freeport, & Shelbyville
  5. State Fairgrounds – Du Quoin & Springfield
  6. Varsity Theater Block – Evanston
  7. The Nite Spot Café – Fairmont City
  8. Central Congregational Church – Galesburg
  9. Early Settlement-Era Buildings – Geneva
  10. Kincaid Mounds – Massac & Pope Counties
  11. Old Nichols Library – Naperville
  12. Rock Island County Court House – Rock Island
  13. Stran-Steele House – Wilmette

2017 Endangered Places

Landmarks Illinois

  1. James R. Thompson Center | State of Illinois Building – Chicago
  2. O’Hare Rotunda Building – Chicago
  3. Singer Pavilion – Chicago
  4. Ryan’s Round Barn, Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area – Henry County
  5. McKee House – Lombard
  6. Norway Temperance Hall – Norway
  7. Federal Historic Tax Credit – Statewide
  8. Historic Bridges – Statewide
  9. Route 66 – Statewide
  10. World War I Monuments – Statewide

2016 Endangered Places

Landmarks Illinois

  1. Central High School and Neighborhood – Champaign
  2. Citizen’s Saving and Loan Association Building – East Alton
  3. Walter Burley Griffin’s Cornell Store and Flats – Chicago
  4. Harley Clarke Mansion – Evanston
  5. Historic Neighborhood Schools – Highland Park & Rockford
  6. Illinois Youth Center Auditorium & Gymnasium – St. Charles
  7. Lakewood Farms – Wauconda
  8. Massac County Courthouse – Metropolis
  9. Salem Armory – Salem
  10. St. Adalbert Church & Chicago’s Historic Catholic Churches – Chicago
  11. YWCA Building – Springfield