The Preservation Commission will discuss initiating a nomination for local landmark designation for the property at 2100 Ridge Avenue, known as the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center and historically as the Marywood Academy and Visitation Academy. The property is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places, reference #223406.The Preservation Commission previously determined the property to be eligible for local landmark designation in 2005.

The Commission seeks public input regarding the property's architectural, social, cultural, and political significance, including its associations with significant people, stories, and events. Public input will inform the Commission's decision regarding landmark nomination and help discover the properties broader significance to the community. Landmark designation would serve to honor the Civic Center's legacy and ensure its ability to effectively communicate its past and importance to the community's identity for future generations, regardless of the property's future use.

 Question and Comments may be sent to Cade W. Sterling at 847-448-8231 or csterling@cityofevanston.org