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Elgin's Historic Preservation Grant Program

with Chair of the Elgin Heritage Commission, John Marston

2022-05-26 19:00:00 2022-05-26 20:00:00 America/Chicago Elgin's Historic Preservation Grant Program Elgin Heritage Commission offers annual grants to assist in historic renovation. Come learn how to apply for one at this informative lecture given by John Marston, Chair of the Commission. Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, May 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

Elgin Room

Elgin Heritage Commission offers annual grants to assist in historic renovation. Come learn how to apply for one at this informative lecture given by John Marston, Chair of the Commission.

May is Elgin's Historic Preservation Month! As part of Gail Borden Public Library's special series on the topic, join Elgin's Heritage Commission Chair John Marston, who will provide an overview of the Commission and the city's grant program. Mr. Marston will explain what's involved in the grant process and how to apply for one, in order to preserve your historic property in Elgin. To illustrate the lecture, John will use before and after photos of recent rehabilitations funded by the grant program.

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