Van Dyke Terminal Building Among Illinois Most Endangered
The Illinois Terminal Interurban Station in Decatur has been named to Landmarks Illinois’ 2021 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. History of the Heartland nominated the site in January for consideration on the annual list of top threatened historic and culturally significant places, published by the statewide historic preservation advocacy organization. At the time of the nomination, the building at 1065 N. Van Dyke St. was for sale. The property was subsequently removed from the market as the current owners, Faith Community Assembly, continue to look for another church property for its home.
The Illinois Terminal Interurban Station is the second site in Decatur named to Landmarks Illinois’ Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois in the program’s 26-year history. The Culver House was included in the 2000 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. The annual advocacy program provides awareness about