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Hinsdale HPC: plaque language revised; staff to share pavilion rendering

Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission · February 5, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners approved placing a second historic plaque after small language revisions and discussed whether the HPC will have a formal role in review of a proposed pavilion; staff said a working group included an HPC member and that updated renderings will be shared before formal approvals.

During new business at the Feb. 4 meeting, staff reported that language for a second historic plaque has been revised with help from the Caroline Committee, Commissioner Harlow and Trustee Fisher. An updated proof arrived the same day and staff said they will place the order once final details are confirmed; a celebration and installation date will be scheduled later.

A commissioner asked whether the Historic Preservation Commission will review design options for a proposed pavilion located near the commission’s historic space. Staff said Richard Olsen had participated in a pavilion working group and that an updated rendering—described as a merged version of several options—was provided to staff. The pavilion will still need to move through the appropriate approval process, and staff committed to updating commissioners on next steps when the materials are ready.

No timeline for plaque installation or pavilion review was given at the meeting. Commissioners expressed thanks to committee members who assisted with the plaque language.