Naperville Preservation

"Progress Through Preservation"— How Naperville Can Continue to Excel by Protecting Our Best Buildings

Our analysis shows that Naperville lags behind many comparable cities in protecting its historic structures. Read our 2026 report that explains why and what measures could be taken to better protect our important historic structures.

Welcome

Naperville Preservation Inc is a grassroots organization for historic preservation in Naperville, Illinois. We are your neighbors, ordinary people who live right here with you.

Naperville Preservation is the only independent Naperville organization dedicated to historic preservation. We are dedicated to all of Naperville and all architectural styles and periods, from a Queen Anne in the Historic District, to a Mid Century Modern in East Highlands, to the faux log cabin on the south side of town. Naperville Preservation works to document and honor the built heritage of our hometown.

Read more about us and see some of the places around town we've had an impact, are keeping our eye on, or simply love. We have some webinars and resources on historic preservation in Naperville. You may also wish to attend one of our events and read about us in the news.

We are a 501(3)(c), incorporated in 2019. Please follow us on facebook or instagram; check out our YouTube videos; sign up for our email list; support our work; or simply contact us.

Want to become a member or renew?
Please visit our donation page.
Our Federal Tax ID (EIN) is 82-2763248.

Naperville now has its 6th Landmark!for On December 4th, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that City Council approve the application submitted by the First Congregational Church of Naperville for their 1906 building. The landmark application was approved by City Council on February 17th.

Recent News

2026.06.25 Naperville Sun: Naperville lags far behind other towns in protecting historic buildings, study finds
2026.06.09 NCTV17: Naperville Preservation highlights Don Tosi architecture in new book
2026.06.04 NCTV17: Naperville celebrates landmarking of First Congregational Church
2026.06.02 Naperville Sun: Plans to move Oak Cottage out of Naperville forest preserve move forward: ‘We need to give this a chance’
2026.05.27 Daily Herald: Forest preserve considers ‘responsible’ move of farmhouse, but Naperville preservationists want it to stay put
2026.05.07 Naperville Sun: Naperville Preservation publishes survey book on historic Tosi houses
2026.05.13: Midcentury Modern Talk & Tosi Book Release
2026.04.24 Daily Herald: A ‘lot of history’: Beidelman Furniture customers make last visits to downtown Naperville store
2026.04.21: Understanding the Parts and Pieces of a Perfect Porch
2026.03.05: Know What Roof Types to Use…and Not Overuse
2026.02.17: City Councill on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 approved the local landmark application of The First Congregational Church of Naperville for their 1906 building. It is File # 26-0144. This building is Naperville's 6th designated landmark and 1st church to be landmarked. Learn more.
2026.02.12: 2026Annual Meeting
2026.01.26 Chicago Tribune: Historic St. Charles home to be landmarked, rehabilitated with TIF assistance (Using TIF district money for rehabilitation ... something Naperville could do.)

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