City of McHenry Landmark Commission met June 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Sep 14, 2022

City of McHenry Landmark Commission met June 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

Call to Order

Jeff Varda

Roll Call

Jeff Varda

Pamela Kellogg

Bettye Sowinski

Robin Schmidt

Beth Staly

Mary Kay Welter

Tom Hillier

Zelinda Paluch

Monte Johnson Deputy City Clerk of McHenry

Celeste Heidemann

Absent

Pat Schaefer

Visitors

Greg Lofgren Historical Society

Jennifer Lonchar

Old Business

1. Green Street

The original plots from the year 1840

There are 6 lots on Both sides of the street

We will continue providing information on each Historical building Buildings information are assigned to:

Huppy and Leo's Grocery Store

Mary Kay Welter and Celeste Heidemann

Roth Shoes

Betty Sowinski

Unti's Old Bakery

Beth Staly

Carey Building

Pam Kellogg

Gambler Bar

Tom Hillier

Gladstone’s Department Store

Zelinda Paluch and Jeff Varda

Information at the Historical Society,

County Clerk's Office, McHenry Library

Petersen Farm Project

National Registry Plaque

Michelle Peterson and Beth Staley preparing the garden at the farm

Beth Staly is waiting for the City to move the boulder rock which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in March 2020.

Tim Adams from Adams Memorial assisted in finding the Boulder, they will be plaquing it and placing it under the flagpole at Petersen Park.

The cost is $500. Zelinda Paluch also was in attendance.

Art in the Park

Pamphlet participation will be needed passing out at the band concerts and Fiesta Days. Jeff Varda offered a tent for the day. Jeff will also send a notice out to all of us to assist in handing out pamphlets addressing the Landmark Commission and Historical Society.

School Presentations

Jeff Varda went to Mrs. Mauer Class from Parkland and also visited East Campus Andrew Stegenga freshman class. The students gave a formative assessment that Jeff shared with us,

New Business

Hanley Mill Plaque

Pam Kellogg read her presentation on the writing that will be written on the plaque at the Hanley Mill.

Facade Improvement Grant Application from McHenry Power Equipment

Greg Lofgren try to locate the grant application at Petersen Farm

The Count's House

National Registry Plaque at 3803 Waukegan Rd. McHenry

Spoke about locating the owner as the appearance of the residence is needed. Monte Johnson will contact Jake Marino Resource Community Development .

Pam Kellogg and Jennifer Lonchar offered to assist

Friends of McHenry

Pam Kellogg will be on her social media website to pass on to people to gain some interest in Landmark and Historical Societies.

Betty Sowinski stated,"focus on what we are looking for. Possibly a survey."