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The former Scott Foresman textbook company headquarters was built in 1966 and has been vacant since June 2020. It could be facing demolition and is being offered up for redevelopment. (Photo courtesy of Landmarks Illinois)
GLENVIEW, IL The former headquarters of the Scott Foresman textbook company that was built in 1966 in Glenview and that is now up for sale in has made the list of the most endangered historic places in Illinois by a not-for-profit organization that hopes to preserve locations facing demolition around the state.
The building, which was designed by architect Jerry Johnson of Perkins & Will, is located at 1900 E. Lake Ave. The former Scott Foresman headquarters has been vacant since last year and is being recognized by Landmarks Illinois because of its Midcentury Modern design while being situated within a peaceful campus setting , according to the organization .