The Dixon Historic Theatre

The Dixon Historic Theatre

By Amanda Viale In March of 1922, Dixon, Illinois celebrated the grand opening of the newly constructed Dixon Theatre. Built for $200,000—an impressive sum at the time—the theatre featured fully fireproof construction, including brick, terracotta, concrete, steel, and...
100 Years of Eugene Hotel

100 Years of Eugene Hotel

A Flood of Light When the Eugene Hotel opened its doors on August 14, 1925 in Monroe, WI, it was the talk of the town—literally. Owned by Leland C. White, the hotel was heralded as “unprecedented” by the Evening Times, four-fifths of Monroe’s...
Two Historic Preservation Awards!

Two Historic Preservation Awards!

We’re thrilled to announce that two of our building projects have received 2024 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Awards for Historic Preservation: The Old Courthouse Center in Woodstock, Illinois and the Midtown Faust building in Rockford, Illinois. About the...
Charting the Phases of Architecture

Charting the Phases of Architecture

By Amanda Viale   Being unfamiliar with the design process can make navigating development confusing. It is crucial for the client and project team to understand roles and deliverables throughout each stage of design. What better way to bridge the knowledge gap...