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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 .
After a year off in 2020, Illinois historic preservationists announced their list of the state’s most endangered historic places Wednesday, structures and sites they say are architecturally and culturally significant but at risk of being lost forever.
Landmarks Illinois unveiled its list of nine locations six of them in Chicago or suburban counties at a news conference designed to draw attention to the potential loss of these sites, some of which are well-known as others degrade in relative anonymity.
“Communities are passionate about their historic and culturally significant places, yet too often lack the resources necessary to maintain and preserve them,” Bonnie McDonald, president and CEO of Landmarks Illinois, said in a statement. The list “demonstrates the demand for creative solutions, partnerships and incentives to give places of our past a chance for reuse and renewed life.”
After a year off in 2020, Illinois historic preservationists announced their list of the state’s most endangered historic places Wednesday, structures and sites they say are architecturally and culturally significant but at risk of being lost forever.
Landmarks Illinois unveiled its list of nine locations six of them in Chicago or suburban counties at a news conference designed to draw attention to the potential loss of these sites, some of which are well-known as others degrade in relative anonymity.
“Communities are passionate about their historic and culturally significant places, yet too often lack the resources necessary to maintain and preserve them,” Bonnie McDonald, president and CEO of Landmarks Illinois, said in a statement. The list “demonstrates the demand for creative solutions, partnerships and incentives to give places of our past a chance for reuse and renewed life.”