Historic Commission

HISTORIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WHEATON CITY HALL, 303 W WESLEV STREET, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60187 MINUTES Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Gamon Room, City Hall Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm Present In-person — Debra Corwin (Chair), Bob Purdy (Secretary), John Corcoran, Louise Ferrebee, Nancy Flannery, Grace Hoizhaeuer, Elizabeth Krecisz Absent — Mike Hill, Syed Hussain Public Comments Victor and Pamela Gryniewicz presented their 1231 Deiles Road home history research and application forthe Historic Register. Welcome New Commission Members A. John Corcoran and Grace Holzhaeuer reviewed their backgrounds and interest in serving with the commission. B. The recent reminders regarding the Open Meetings Act relating to meetings and emails were shared with members. Approval ofJune Meeting Minutes Approved on a motion by Louise, seconded by Lizzy, and passed unanimously. Treasurer Report No new expenditures to report since the last meeting. Vl. Old Business A. Fall Lecture by the Ostbergs. History of Wheaton Fairgrounds will be prese nted Thursday, October 23 at 7 pm at Wheaton Public Library. Registration is now available at the library event calendar: History of Wheaton's Fairgrounds i Wheaton Public Library Bob will seek to adapt the library promotion piece for our use at the September 20 block party and other publicity opportunities. B. French Market. The September 2O commission exhibit will be cancelled. Louise will be requestingtwo 2026dates from Leslie Cahill, General Manager of the French Markets. C. Community Relations Commission Block Party Sept 20. The commission will be participating at this event in Memorial Park from noon to 3 pm as follows: t Speaker. Nancy has agreedto speak about Wheaton History and the work of the Commission. 0 Exhibit. We will have a tabletop display staffed by three members. Brochures, handouts, and Wheaton Historic Register information will be available. WaQ 0(7/40/2 s" @X; émw‘x  D. Blueprint Project. Nancy reported on the progress of this inventory. Over 300 blueprints recorded: from the WHPC storage boxes have been accessed, and available information have Date, Address, Subdivision, Owner, Architect, Builder, So far, 50 Wheaton buildings by the been identified as Robert H. Salisbury designs, and several of those are represented be discovered blueprints. More blueprints remain in other storage boxes; these will accessed and read in the nearfuture. Vii. New Business with A. 1231 Delles Road Historic Register application. Victor Gryniewicz will be following owners. additional information for his application regarding the architect and previous Annual Annual Report. Debra distributed the 2024/2025 Annual Report and the 2025/2026 were Report to be completed and submitted to City Council in October. Commissioners asked to bring to next meeting activities that would: Promote awareness of Wheaton's history Help us engage with the City and other groups interested in our history Inform and educate the public on the historic and architectural heritage of the City New ideas to identify significant prope rties, structures, and areas within the City Vlll. Tabled (to allow time to discuss the Annual Report) A. 2026 Preservation WeekTalk B. WalkingTour of Main Street—What is possible with GIS map? "Meet and Greet” for future date C. Commissioner Comments Adjournment meeting A motionto adjourn was made by Llzzy, seconded byJohn, and passed unanimously.The adjourned at 9:14 pm. Xl. Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 16, 2025.