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Council revokes landmark designation for Crystal Lake Academy building after preservation group declines timeline
Summary
The Crystal Lake City Council voted to revoke landmark status for the historic Crystal Lake Academy building at 210 McHenry Ave. after the community group said it could not meet council conditions for relocation or a long‑term lease; the council asked the church and volunteers to salvage architectural items where possible.
The Crystal Lake City Council voted on Dec. 2 to revoke landmark designation for the Crystal Lake Academy building at 210 McHenry Avenue after a community group said it could not meet a council deadline to arrange moving the structure or a long‑term lease arrangement.
City staff summarized prior council actions on Oct. 21, when council members approved landmarking the iron fence and later approved landmarking the building with conditions tied to a timeline for relocation or other protective measures. At this meeting,…
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