Local Landmarks
Wilmette has several individual properties of historical and architectural significance which are protected by the Historic Preservation Ordinance. These Local Landmarks help to define the character of the neighborhoods in which they are located and are worthy of preservation.
The Village of Wilmette currently has 36 Local Landmarks:
Baha’i Temple, 100 Linden Avenue
Gross Point Village Hall, 609 Ridge Road
Albert Bersbach House, 1120 Michigan Avenue
Robert and Suzanne Drucker House, 2801 Iroquois Road
Chicago & NW Passenger Depot, 1139 Wilmette Avenue
Frank J. Baker House, 507 Lake Avenue
Ralph S. Baker House, 1226 Ashland Avenue
Bichl House, 1110 Chestnut Avenue
Latham House, 219 6th Street
Schager House, 1040 Chestnut Avenue
Asahel Gage House, 1134 Elmwood Avenue
Jones House, 1423 Gregory Avenue
Wischmeyer House, 810 Forest Avenue
Stoddard House, 524 Lake Avenue
Brooks House, 922 Forest Avenue
Samuel Merritt Dingee House, 926 Lake Avenue
Morris House, 824 Lake Avenue
John P. Doig, 634 Prairie Avenue
John Stut House, 1136 Sheridan Road
Mary Becker House, 203 Woodbine Avenue
Snow, Ice and Permafrost Research Establishment (SIPRE), 1215 Washington Avenue
Drake House, 933 Lake Avenue
W. Mead Walter House, 600 Central Avenue
James H. Furman House, 511 Maple Avenue
Dr. Karst House, 1215 Forest Avenue
Alexander McDaniel House, 301 Sheridan Road
Skinner House, 1220 Ashland Avenue
Rau House, 823 15th Street
Michael Griffin House, 1000 Ridge Road
Savage House, 737 Park Avenue
Arthur and Ida Southworth House, 1010 Elmwood Avenue
Bartholomew and Veronica Hoffmann House, 204 Ridge Road
Leyman Rosenheimer House, 1001 Oakwood Avenue
Philetus Warren Gates House, 336 Sheridan Road
Bateman House, 735 Michigan Avenue
Myers House, 832 Elmwood Avenue
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register recognizes the historic importance of properties across the country. Listing on the National Register of Historic Places is an honorific designation and does not protect properties from demolition or inappropriate alterations or additions.
The Village of Wilmette currently has 2 National Register Historic Districts and 8 individual properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
Oak Circle National Register District
Ouilmette North National Register District
Bailey-Michelet House, 1028 Sheridan Road
Linden Avenue CTA Station, 330 Linden Avenue
Baha’i Temple, 100 Linden Avenue
Gross Point Village Hall, 609 Ridge Road
Albert Bersbach House, 1120 Michigan Avenue
Robert and Suzanne Drucker House, 2801 Iroquois Road
Chicago & NW Passenger Depot, 1139 Wilmette Avenue
Frank J. Baker House, 507 Lake Avenue
Local Landmarks and properties listed on the National Register may be eligible for certain financial incentives to encourage restoration and preservation. The most common financial incentive is the Property Tax Assessment Freeze Program administrated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
For a map and photographs of Wilmette local landmarks, properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and National Register Historic Districts, click here.