CITY OF GENEVA HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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Geneva, IL 60134
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Geneva's Architectural Heritage
Geneva is blessed with a rich architectural heritage. Many homes represent several architectural styles prevalent in the Midwest between the 1840's and the early 1900's. Those styles found here in Geneva include examples of Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Gothic Revival, Stick Style, Colonial Revival and some Prairie influence. Many of the older houses are of a common vernacular and built in some part with locally quarried stone found along the river. These separate styles blend together to create an atmosphere of refined and understated elegance, perhaps reflecting the taste of the New England roots of Geneva's earliest settlers.
For further information regarding Geneva's Historic District, please click below.
- Historic Preservation Strategic Plan
- Historic District Boundary Map.
- Photos of buildings in the Historic District.
- Geneva's Historic Preservation Commission.
- What it means to live in the Historic District.
- Information regarding permit application for building in the Historic District.
- Application for Historic Preservation Review
- Frequently asked Questions.
- Application for Historic Landmark Designation.
- History of City of Geneva
- Riverbank Labs
- Geneva Historic Preservation Awards - 2000
- Geneva Historic Preservation Awards - 2001
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