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St. Charles Historic Preservation Commission to Host Seminar on Architect R. Harold Zook
Wed., March 14, 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Center
The City of St. Charles Historic Preservation Commission will welcome author Betty Green on Wednesday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Municipal Center, 2 E. Main Street, St. Charles.
Green will be discussing her book, “Zook: A Look at R. Harold Zook's Unique Architecture,” which recognizes the little-known, but influential architect whose work can be seen throughout Chicago’s western suburbs. In the Fox Valley, Zook is best known for designing the St. Charles Municipal Center, a 1940 Art Moderne civic landmark, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Zook also designed a local St. Charles historic landmark house, a 1935 Colonial Revival Cottage located near Pottawatomie Park on Fulton Avenue. Elsewhere in the region, he is known for his residential work in Hinsdale and the Pickwick Theater in Park Ridge. The seminar is open to the public.
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Signed copies of Green’s book will be available at the seminar. Proceeds from book sales will be used for preservation of Zook buildings, particularly the Zook Home and Studio in Hinsdale.
For more information on the seminar, contact Russell Colby in the Community Development Department at 630-377-4443.
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Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine; one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois,” by the AIA Illinois; and one of the “Top 10 Towns To Live In” by West Suburban Living magazine.
