ROCK ISLAND PRESERVATION COMMISSION
 A Rock Island Landmark is a building, structure or site that has gained distinction though its special historical or architectural qualities. If those qualities are meritorious enough, the Rock Island Preservation Commission may designate the building, site or area a Rock Island Landmark. Rock Island’s Landmarks range from mansions to cottages and from hardware stores to schools. The oldest designated Landmark was built in 1856 and the youngest in 1941.
Rock Island Landmarks are special buildings with historical and architectural integrity. That integrity is protected through regulations in the Rock Island Preservation Ordinance. The Rock Island Preservation Commission reviews alterations to the exterior envelope of the building and throughout the rest of the outside property as part of a Certificate of Appropriateness.
To date, there are 40 individual Landmarks in Rock Island and one Local Historic District. If you would like to learn how to become a Rock Island Landmark, please click here.
Rock Island’s Landmarks are fascinating. And in many cases, beautiful also. The designation of these buildings celebrates individuals important to Rock Island history and the distinctiveness of our built environment. Please take a walk down our collective “Memory Lane” and view a few of Rock Island’s most special places. If you would like to learn more about any Rock Island Landmark, please call (309)732-2900 or send an e-mail to planning@rigov.org.
Landmarks A – E
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Atkinson House
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Beardsley House
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| 3004 10th Avenue |
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536 23rd Street |
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Borg House
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Centennial Bridge Commission Bldg
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| 1203 45th Street |
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201 15th Street |
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Connor-Parker House
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Cook-Pearce House
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| 702 20th Street |
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727 19th Street |
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Dimick House
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Drack House
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| 1250 21st Avenue |
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836 22nd Street |
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Eichelsdoerfer House
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| 3601 14th Street |
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