River Forest panel finds 559 Franklin exterior remodel application complete

Jun 25, 2026

The Village of River Forest Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to find the Certificate of Appropriateness application for 559 Franklin complete after the owner described exterior changes including a turret addition, a new dormer and multiple window replacements; copper gutters will remain.

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The Village of River Forest Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously June 25 to find the Certificate of Appropriateness application for 559 Franklin complete. Owner Cristine Duffy presented the proposal, which the minutes describe as including a turret addition, a new dormer and replacement of several windows; she also confirmed the existing copper gutters will continue to be used.

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