YORKVILLE HISTORIC


PRESERVATION SOCIETY


Begun in 2018 as a grass-roots effort to save the Old Kendall County Jail, the


Yorkville Historic Preservation Society during the past year undertook several fundraisers, including a street Monopoly game in front of the jail, a Holiday Concert in the historic Kendall County Courthouse, and fundraisers at local restaurants in an effort to raise community awareness of the possibility of the Old Jail being demolished by its owner, the City of Yorkville. Because of the number of residents attending City Council meetings and voicing


their interest in saving the historic building, erected in 1893 at 111 W. Madison St., the Yorkville City Council issued a request for proposals for re-use of the building. Mayor Purcell said he would like to see the building purchased and re-developed, if possible. In addition to helping save the Old Jail, the Society plans to identify other


historic Yorkville buildings and sites for preservation, and help other preservation groups in maintaining and restoring sites. “We are encouraged by what is happening with the Old Jail,” said Lisa Wolancevich, chairman of the Society, “ and we look forward to continuing to work to save the historic identity of Yorkville. We are saving our past for the future.”


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Mayor John Purcell shows his support for saving the Old Jail during Hometown Days.


Sandra Hurtado of Harmony Aesthetics poses with her children and a friend at the Monopoly Game benefit.


is affiliated with the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, a 501c3 non-profit. Donations are tax deductible and can be made by calling 630-896-7800 or going to the Community Foundation’s website at www.communityfoundationfrv.org.


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