Illinois Historic Marker Dedication Ceremony

Historic Riverside, Illinois received National Landmark status in 1970, and has a robust local landmarking program.  Now, its historic significance has been recognized by the Illinois State Historical Society.

On Friday, December 12 at 4:00 p.m., in Centennial Park, the Village will dedicate a historical marker awarded by the Illinois State Historical Society.  The public is warmly invited to attend.

Since 1934, the state society has recognized more than 400 sites with national or state historical significance.  Riverside now joins the list of prominent places that includes Springfield’s Old State Capitol, Lincoln’s law office, the Chicago Portage, Camp Douglas and more.

Working with the Village of Riverside, the Olmsted Society of Riverside applied for the marker, and paid for its initial cost.  “It’s been a great partnership,” says Cathy Maloney, who coordinated the program for the Olmsted Society. “The Village staff and Board of Trustees have been so receptive to the effort.  Public Works helped find an ideal location and to install the sign.”

The State of Illinois Historical Society, having approved the application, worked with the foundry to create the cast aluminum sign.  Riverside will be added to the online state map of historical sites.