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Council designates 818 Hill Street a local landmark
Summary
The council unanimously adopted an ordinance March 30 to designate the property at 818 Hill Street as a local landmark, citing architectural significance, ties to early Highland Park development and retention of historic landscaping.
The Highland Park City Council on March 30 adopted an ordinance designating 818 Hill Street as a local landmark after a staff presentation and a unanimous vote.
Community Development staff and the Historic Preservation Commission recommended the designation, noting the 1925 Tudor-style home’s distinctive Swedish-influenced features, rare thatched roof elements and a setting that retains original trees and landscape fabric. Staff cited the home’s association with developer Edith Rockefeller McCormick and said the commission found the property met multiple local landmark criteria.
Community Development Director Joel Fontaine told council that the commission recommended designation of the whole parcel (structure and property), highlighting chimney details and other intact architectural features. The council voted 7–0 to adopt the ordinance.
Mayor Rotering thanked the Historic Preservation Commission and staff for the work on the report and invited residents to drive by the property and appreciate the features highlighted in the commission’s report. The city’s historic-preservation code (Chapter 24) provides the authority for landmark designation and related protections and review.
