NEWS FROM O’FALLON CITY HALL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
National Historic Preservation Celebration
O’Fallon, Illinois – April 22, 2008 – Citizens of O’Fallon will join thousands of individuals around the country during the month of May as part of a nationwide celebration of Historic Preservation.
The theme of the celebration this year is “This Place Matters! “ Since 1971, The National Trust for Historic Preservation has sponsored this celebration. Every community has a spirit of place that identifies it as special and unique. It may be a building or a monument or a street, a public square or a stretch of lakeshore or a view of distant mountains. It sets the community apart from every other. It attracts tourists, contributes to the area’s stability and livability, and gives residents a sense of connection with their shared heritage.
In honor of National Historic Preservation, Mayor Gary L. Graham and the City Council issued a Proclamation declaring the month of May 2008 as National Historic Preservation Month at the April 21 Council Meeting.
“It is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by many dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has shaped O’Fallon, and I encourage residents to recognize and participate in this important celebration”, said Mayor Gary L. Graham.
As part of the celebration, on Saturday, May 17 at 1 p.m., the O’Fallon Historic Preservation Commission will hold an award ceremony at Paulo’s at the Mansion Restaurant, 1680 Mansion Way. The public is invited to attend the ceremony and refreshments will be served. Two Local Historic Landmarks will be celebrated at the ceremony, including the historic Mansion House, which was given the City’s highest preservation honor and designated as a Local Historic Landmark by the City Council at the December 3, 2007 meeting. The second Landmark is the home at 110 West Washington Street, which will be designated as a Local Historic Landmark by the City Council at the May 5, 2008 meeting. Ceremony attendees will receive the latest additions to the popular O’Fallon Historic
Landmarks postcard set. Following the award ceremony, there will be an annual landmark tour of local designations.
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Additional Information Contact:
Pamala L. Funk
Assistant City Administrator
624-4500, ext. 9-1112
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