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Longtime resident urges preservation of century‑old lumberyard building on River Street
Summary
A longtime Dundee Township Historical Society member told the board that century-old buildings are irreplaceable and asked the village to preserve a 'green office' associated with the former lumberyard at 110 Railroad Street, offering a photograph and an item to the village or historical society.
During public comment at the May 4 Village Board meeting, a resident and historical‑society member urged East Dundee officials to protect a century-old lumberyard building and a small adjacent 'green office,' saying the village should preserve its small‑town character.
The resident (S11) said she has been part of the Dundee Township Historical Society and highlighted that 100‑year‑old buildings are becoming rare. "Once you destroy it, you can't get them back," she said, and asked that the board consider retaining the green office at 110 Railroad Street. She offered the board a photograph and a memento created by men who worked on the building and said she might transfer the item to the historical society if preservation is not pursued.
Board members thanked the commenter and noted earlier donations the historical society has received. The comment was taken during the public‑comment period; no formal action was taken that evening related to preservation or historic‑designation process. The board did not schedule a follow‑up agenda item during the meeting, but trustees acknowledged the resident's request and the historic society's role in preserving local artifacts.
The public comment underscores local interest in downtown character as redevelopment moves forward on nearby parcels.
