2007 Historic Illinois Calendars available

SPRINGFIELD - Twelve historic places from the Prairie State's vast array of landmarks are highlighted in the 2007 Historic Illinois Calendar, which is now on sale.

 

            The calendar, produced by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, features 12 full-color photographs of historic sites in Illinois, taken by photographers Nels Akerlund of Rockford, and Gregg Daniels and Ron Ackerman of Springfield.  Each photo carries a brief description of the site and where it is located.

 

The 13 by 10 inch calendar's design rivals those found in bookstores for nearly twice the price.  The calendars are $7 each or just $5 each if you order five or more.   You may order the calendars by sending a check or money order, payable to the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, to:  Historic Illinois Calendar, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL  62701-1507.  For more information, call (217) 524-6045.  The calendar may be previewed on the Historic Preservation Agency website:  www.Illinois-History.gov/calendar.htm.

           

The 2007 Historic Illinois Calendar contains the following photographs:

Chicago (Cook)                January           Carbide and Carbon Building, 1929

Chicago (Cook)                February        Jackson Park Animal Bridge, 1903

Danville (Vermilion)           March            National Home for Disabled Volunteer

Soldiers, 1898

Golden (Adams)                April               Prairie Mills Windmill, 1872

Oregon (Ogle)                   May               Chana School, 1883

Springfield (Sangamon)   June      The Town House, 1958

Pittsfield (Pike)      July                Pittsfield East School, 1861

Plano (Kendall)                 August            Lewis Steward House, 1854

Murphysboro (Jackson)   September      William H. Hull House, 1887

Okawville (Washington) October             Frank Schlosser Harness Shop, 1890

Robinson (Crawford)         November      Robinson High School Auditorium/Gym, 1939

Crystal Lake (McHenry)  December        Raue Center for the Arts, 1929