Atlanta Historic Commission offers updated version of Atlanta Historic Landmarks guide

[September 12, 2015]  ATLANTA - The Atlanta Historic Commission has completed an update to its publication titled, “Preserving Community History – A Guide to the Historic Landmarks and National Register Properties of Atlanta, Illinois”.

First published in 2010, the Guide presents information and research regarding historic buildings, homes, and sites in Atlanta that have been designated as Landmarks by the Atlanta Historic Commission. To date, the Commission has designated over a dozen such properties/sites in Atlanta.

Partial funding for the project came from an Atlanta Betterment Grant provided by the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, serving DeWitt, Logan, and McLean Counties. The publication was also financed in part with federal funds from the Department of the Interior, administered by the Illinois Historical Preservation Agency, which receives federal financial assistance for the identification and protection of historic properties.

Copies of “Preserving Community History – A Guide to the Historic Landmarks and National Register Properties of Atlanta”, Illinois are available at the Atlanta Museum and via download from the Atlanta Public Library & Museum website (apldinfo.org), as well as by accessing either the Atlanta Community Facebook page or the Facebook page of the Atlanta Public Library & Museum.

Established by ordinance by the Atlanta City Council, the Atlanta Historic Commission meets quarterly. Its members include: Mrs. Rachel Neisler (President), Mr. Bill Thomas (Vice President), Mr. James Blank (Secretary/Treasurer), Mrs. Billie Cheek, Mrs. Connie Swikle, and Mr. Paul Adams (Commissioner Emeritus).

[Bill Thomas]