Resources
If you own a certified Glencoe landmark and you plan on putting some work into your home, you may qualify for a property tax assessment freeze.
Landmarks Illinois is a non profit that advocates for historic preservation.
Illinois Restoration Resource Directory: Landmarks Illinois has put together this guide of architects, contractors, and various service providers who work on old homes.
The Glencoe Preservation Commission establishes certified and honorary landmarks, as well as significant properties in the village of Glencoe. The Commission was formed to promote and protect Glencoe’s historic architecture. Reach out if you want your home to be designated as a certified landmark.
IL SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) Every state has a SHPO which administers federal and state preservation programs and laws, including tax incentives for building rehabilitation.
IL SHPO preservation resources This includes studies, reports and initiatives.
Local Resources
Download our list of local professionals experienced with historic home renovation here, or see below:
Architects
Cordogan Clark •. John Clark
716 North Wells St. Chicago, IL 60654
cordoganclark.com
jclark@cordoganclark.com
Office: 312-943-7300
Eifler & Associates. •. John Eifler
53 W. Jackson Blvd. #242, Chicago, IL 60604
eiflerassociates.com
jeifler@eiflerassociates.com
Office: 312-362-0180
R. Scott Javore & Associates, Ltd. • Scott Javore
333 Park Ave. #300, Glencoe, IL 60022
www.javorearchitects.com
sjavore@javorearchitects.com
Office: 847.835.4442 Cell: 847.828.4400
General Contractors
C & P Remodeling, Inc. •. Bob Compher, Valerie Compher
571 N. Wolf Rd. Wheeling, IL 60090
Bob@cpremodeling.comValerie@cpremodeling.com
Tel: 847-465-9494Cell: 847-651-5702 (Bob) Cell: 847-414-5696 (Valerie)
iBuild, Inc. •. Tony DeAngelis
2027 E. Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect IL 60056
tony@ibuildinc.com
Tel: 847-201-4200 Cell: 312-804-8888
Reed Construction. •. Michael Reed
1146 Waukegan Rd. Suite 266, Waukegan, IL 60085
reedconstructionns@gmail.com
Tel: 847-361-9188
Weiss Enterprises •. John Weiss, Jodi Weiss
501 Bank Lane, Highwood, IL 60040
john@weissenterprises.net
Tel: 847-266-8811
Cell: 847-219-2501 (John)
Interior Designers
Centered By Design • Claire Staszak
342 Park Ave. Glencoe, IL
claire@centeredbydesign.com
centeredbydesign.com
708-208-5499
Flax-Design • Lauren Flax
Flaxdesignbuild.com
lauren@flax-design.com
224-478-5556