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Historic Architectural Styles in Elgin

2025-05-08 18:30:00 2025-05-08 19:30:00 America/Chicago Historic Architectural Styles in Elgin Join city of Elgin’s Historic Preservation Planner, Christen Sundquist, for an overview of historic architectural styles covering every era using Elgin homes as examples. Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, May 08
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 18:30:00 2025-05-08 19:30:00 America/Chicago Historic Architectural Styles in Elgin Join city of Elgin’s Historic Preservation Planner, Christen Sundquist, for an overview of historic architectural styles covering every era using Elgin homes as examples. Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

Main Library

Elgin Room

Join city of Elgin’s Historic Preservation Planner, Christen Sundquist, for an overview of historic architectural styles covering every era using Elgin homes as examples. Please Register

Christen Sundquist will provide pointers on how you can determine a particular architectural style, the approximate age as well as helpful books. You never know who you may want to impress as you are taking a leisurely stroll around Elgin’s historic neighborhoods!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

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Join city of Elgin’s Historic Preservation Planner, Christen Sundquist, for an overview of historic architectural styles covering every era using Elgin homes as examples. Please Register
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