2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois lists Bishop Hill's 1848 Colony Church, requiring $22M in repairs.
Landmarks Illinois named Bishop Hill's 1848 Colony Church as one of its 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois, requiring an estimated $22 million in repairs. The historic village in western Illinois is operated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, which has not received enough state funding to maintain the site. The church is in need of a new roof, siding, paint, and foundation repairs.
May 07, 2024
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