Annual Joliet Historic Preservation Award
The City of Joliet bestows an Annual Joliet Historic Preservation Award that recognizes properties that have undergone recent exterior and/or interior preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive use, or sympathetic additions as well as people who exhibit dedication to the field of historic preservation.
Nominations for this award are due April 10th, 2026.
Nomination forms can be picked up in the Community Development Department or downloaded here:
Annual Historic Preservation Award Nomination Form [Word]
Annual Historic Preservation Award Nomination Form [PDF]
For more information, please contact Jayne M. Bernhard, Staff to the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission by phone: (815) 724-4052; or email: jbernhard@joliet.gov
Past Award Recipients:
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2025
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Haley Mansion for their interior and exterior preservation work of the Patrick C. Haley Mansion at 17 S. Center Street.
Homeowners of 900 North Raynor for their restoration of the front façade of their home.
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2024
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Joliet Railroad Museum project (90 E. Jefferson Street) – for celebrating Joliet’s railroad legacy and offering an unrivaled vantage point from which to view contemporary rail traffic after years of dedicated planning by the City of Joliet, Joliet Area Historical Museum and local railroad enthusiasts.
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church (310 N. Broadway) - for their interior and exterior preservation work, which included a new roof and interior restoration to the sanctuary ceiling.
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2023
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Joliet Public Library (150 N. Ottawa Street)– for the sensitive interior and exterior preservation work performed during the 2021-2022 remodeling project.
Ken and Irene Odorizzi – for their dedication to preserving the history of the former Planinsek Grocery and Meat Market at 1314 Elizabeth Street.
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2022
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State Representative Larry Walsh Junior – for his advocacy efforts in securing stabilization funds for the Old Joliet Prison.
Congressman Bill Foster – for his advocacy efforts in securing stabilization funds for the Old Joliet Prison.
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2021
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Joliet Township for their restoration and stabilization work at Oakwood Cemetery
Lynne Lichtenauer for her dedication to promoting Joliet’s heritage and preserving Joliet’s history
Billie Limacher for her dedication to promoting Joliet’s heritage and preserving Joliet’s history
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2020
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623 Western Avenue for exterior improvements and landscaping that enhanced the historic character of the home and neighborhood.
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2020
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619 McDonough Street for exterior improvements that enhanced the historic character of the home and neighborhood.
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2020
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10 Hunter Avenue exterior improvements that enhanced the historic character of the home and neighborhood.
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2019
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The Old Joliet Prison Preservation Coalition for their dedication in preserving, stabilizing, promoting, and revitalizing the old Joliet Prison
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2019
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The Old Joliet Prison Burnt District Artists for their dedication in reinterpreting prison history through their multi-faceted and creative adaptive reuse of “garbage,” “debris” and/or “salvage” located at the abandoned prison
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2019
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708 Western Avenue for the exterior preservation work on the 1888 Queen Anne style home, which had sat vacant for over fifteen years
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2019
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513 Western Avenue for the exterior preservation work on the 1896 Queen Anne style home
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2018
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The Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus (604 North Raynor Avenue) for their front façade Restoration of the Neoclassical Style Cathedral of St. Raymond Church
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2018
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The Property Owners of 318 South Midland Avenue for their interior restoration of a 1924 Sears Model and Craftsman Style Bungalow
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2018
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MyGrain Brewery for their adaptive reuse of the Beaux Arts Style Joliet Union Station Located at 50 East Jefferson Street
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2018
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The Property Owners of 310 Bridge Street for the exterior preservation of the Castellated Romanesque Style Sehring Mansion
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2017
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University of St. Francis for renovation of the St. Clare campus/former Guardian Angel Home
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2016
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Joliet Township High School for the Fieldhouse addition and new Student Center @ Galleria addition to the Central Campus
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2015
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University of St. Francis for adaptive reuse of the Motherhouse
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2015
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University of St. Francis for the rehabilitation of the former Mode Theatre into the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center
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2014
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Joliet West High School American Studies Team for their "Joliet Limestone" historical exhibit
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2013
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Joliet Junior College Foundation for relocation and restoration of the Cronin School
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2013
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Blackhawk Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society for their celebration of the 100th anniversary of Union Station
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2012
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Oakwood Cemetery Association Volunteers for their care of the historic Oakwood Cemetery
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2011
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Karl and Rebecca Darley for their extensive renovation of 506 Buell Avenue
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2010
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Voyager Group for the renovation and adaptive reuse of the Morris-Niver Farmhouse
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2009
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Senior Suites for adaptive reuse of the former Joliet YMCA
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2008
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Jeff Bussean for the relocation of the John D'Arcy home on south Center Street
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