Mission & Vision

Mission & Vision

Stairs at The Rookery, Entryway, 1888 by Burnham & Root with 1907 lobby renovation by Frank Lloyd Wright, 209 S. LaSalle St. Designated a Chicago Landmark in 1972. Photo Credit: Eric Allix Rogers
Stairs at The Rookery, Entryway, 1888 by Burnham & Root with 1907 lobby renovation by Frank Lloyd Wright, 209 S. LaSalle St. Designated a Chicago Landmark in 1972. Photo Credit: Eric Allix Rogers

Preservation Chicago: Love Your City Fiercely!

Preservation Chicago is the only nonprofit advocacy organization entirely devoted to creating, nurturing, and enhancing healthy, vibrant, diverse, and sustainable communities by leveraging the power of Chicago’s historic built environment.

Our results have been surprising, significant and substantial. With your continued support, we will continue to make Chicago a better city.

Vision: Preservation Chicago is committed to strengthening the vibrancy of Chicago’s economy and quality of life by championing our historic built environment.

Mission: Preservation Chicago protects and revitalizes Chicago’s irreplaceable architecture, neighborhoods and urban green spaces.  Through advocacy, outreach, education and partnership, we influence stakeholders to pursue creative reuse and preservation-sensitive outcomes.