Title/Name/Summary
Stellwagen Farm Historic Markers - Historic Marker Program
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
Stellwagen Farm Historic Markers - 2013-0406
Petitioner
Development Services Department
Stellwagen Family
Purpose
The purpose is to approve the text and locations of two historic markers for the Stellwagen Family Farm, an Orland Park Landmark that is Village-owned.
Requested Actions: Site Plan, Historic Markers
Project Attributes
Address: 17701 S. 108th AvenueProposed Land Use:
OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND
The Historic Marker Program was established in 2008 to install educational historic markers at the various sites of Orland Park Landmark buildings. In 2009, the Village Board approved a Historic Marker Program Phasing Plan, which listed out each of the twenty-one (21) Orland Park Landmark sites that are intended to have historic markers.
Program Summary to Date
Phase I of the program included the Twin Towers, Cox House and Lutheran Church buildings at a cost of $4,470. Phase II of the program included the Hostert Cabins, Orland State Bank and Loebe General Store at a cost of $4,899. Part of Phase II implementation included private funding for 14330 Beacon Avenue, which is listed as a Phase III marker according to the plan. From 2010-2012 the program was unfunded until the Board resumed funding for Fiscal Year 2013.
Program Resumption
With $5,000 available for FY 2013, program activities are resumed beginning with two new historic markers for the Stellwagen Family Farm. Since 14330 Beacon Avenue was paid for privately in Phase II, this has allowed the Village to bring another landmark site forward for a historic marker in its place.
The Village Board and the Open Lands Commission have prioritized the Stellwagen Farm for a historic marker in Phase III. Priority for this site is elevated to recognize the restoration and renovation work of the Stellwagen Family, the Stellwagen Family Farm Foundation and the Open Lands Corporation for their contributions toward preserving an important part of Orland Park’s history.
The Stellwagen Farm was previously listed in Phase VI of the program plan.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
Two markers are proposed for the Stellwagen Farm. Both markers will be located at the farmstead, with one marker discussing site history located near the future multi-use perimeter path that is currently being planned and a second marker discussing site preservation activities located near the entrance of the main barn. The first historic marker will be paid for by the Historic Marker Program. The second marker, which will recognize the contributions of the various groups, will be paid for privately by the Stellwagen Family.
The draft text of each marker is attached for review.
The design of the markers will be the same as those previously approved by the Village Board and located in Old Orland. An image is provided for reference.
The only difference in design will be the logos at the bottom of the proposed markers, which will be those of the Stellwagen Family Farm Foundation and the Open Lands Corporation instead of the Old Orland Historic District logo.
The proposed text on each of the markers is based on oral history from the Jim Stellwagen, Betty Maue, and their father, the late Harwood Stellwagen.
SITE PLAN
A siting plan is attached indicating the location of each marker. Both markers will be stand-alone markers on a decorative pole similar to those found in Old Orland. Marker 1 is the historic marker explaining site history. Marker 2 is the restoration marker explaining restoration activities. Marker 2 will be paid for by the Stellwagen Family.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION MOTION
On June 18, 2013, the Historic Preservation Review Commission, by a vote of 5-0, moved to recommend to the Village Board to approve the text of the proposed historic markers and the general locations of the two markers on the Stellwagen Farmstead.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
According to the sign contractor used for the previous historic markers, the estimated cost for a marker with picture and decorative post will be approximately $1,675 (April 2013).
This case is now before the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the location, text and purchase of the two historic markers for the Stellwagen Farm titled “Orland Park Landmark 1860 Stellwagen Family Farm 17701 S. 108th Avenue” and “Orland Park Landmark 1860 Stellwagen Family Farm 17701 S. 108th Avenue Farm Building Restoration”, and as shown on the site plan titled “Proposed Locations for Stellwagen Farm Markers”, prepared by the Development Services Department and the Stellwagen Family Farm Foundation.