The county approved the special use zoning today and finally recognized the value of keeping these historic sites standing. I feel completely drained by the long months of fighting for this but it is a relief to know these barns and homes are now protected. We should watch the implementation …
February 15, 2017
Final supporters
We would love your support! As some may know, Duncan Manor and The Old Rugged Barn have been working with Mclean County to create a special use zoning for qualifying properties within the Agriculture District. This special use will allow properties that qualify, and are not located within city or village limits, to utilize their properties for cultural, social and/or educational activities for the enjoyment of the agricultural nature of an area. It is too often historic homes, barns, and other structures are being lost due to a lack of resources and funding. It is imperative that we show Mclean County that we support preservation.
Please sign in support of this cause.
What we save today is what the next generation can enjoy in the future.
We would also appreciate your support in person. Public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 7:00pm in room 400, Government Center, 115 E. Washington St., Bloomington IL.
Updates
February 10, 2017
We hit five hundred signatures today and it has been a long road to get here. My energy is spent but seeing this level of interest keeps me going. We keep pushing because our history deserves a future.
Reached 500 supporters
February 7, 2017
February 2, 2017
The county officials have been difficult to pin down despite the mounting pressure from these signatures. My inbox is full of messages from people who worry these historic structures will be gone before anyone decides to act. I am exhausted by the slow pace but I am not stopping now.
Reached 100 supporters
January 26, 2017
171 Comments
As a child growing up in McLean county there was much mystery and wonder about the old manor. My kids are now intrigued by it. I'm glad it's being restored so they can see it and one day show thier children.
Historic homes are not only nostalgic, they are a potential money-maker for communities. Ireland, Scotland & other countries invest in their historic buildings, and the result of this is a very large & very profitable tourist business.
This historic home deserves preservation, much like the Funk family home and the David Davis home. It provides a living snapshot of how our county founders and business leaders started their successes in McLean County.
I was fortunate enough to spend an evening at Duncan Manor last year and ended up falling in love with the home and the owners. It is a very special place that deserves to be preserved and shared with the community.
The special use zoning should definitely be passed! It is a wonderful way for people to enjoy these historic homes and barns! Without this zoning, many of these places won't be able to provide enough revenue to keep the properties up and enjoyable for the community!
Keep our history!
i love what is being done to preserve Duncan Manor. i am pleased to see young people interested in preserving the old but beautiful.
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The county approved the special use zoning today and finally recognized the value of keeping these historic sites standing. I feel completely drained by the long months of fighting for this but it is a relief to know these barns and homes are now protected. We should watch the implementation …
February 15, 2017
Final supporters
We would love your support! As some may know, Duncan Manor and The Old Rugged Barn have been working with Mclean County to create a special use zoning for qualifying properties within the Agriculture District. This special use will allow properties that qualify, and are not located within city or village limits, to utilize their properties for cultural, social and/or educational activities for the enjoyment of the agricultural nature of an area. It is too often historic homes, barns, and other structures are being lost due to a lack of resources and funding. It is imperative that we show Mclean County that we support preservation.
Please sign in support of this cause.
What we save today is what the next generation can enjoy in the future.
We would also appreciate your support in person. Public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 7:00pm in room 400, Government Center, 115 E. Washington St., Bloomington IL.
Updates
February 10, 2017
We hit five hundred signatures today and it has been a long road to get here. My energy is spent but seeing this level of interest keeps me going. We keep pushing because our history deserves a future.
Reached 500 supporters
February 7, 2017
February 2, 2017
The county officials have been difficult to pin down despite the mounting pressure from these signatures. My inbox is full of messages from people who worry these historic structures will be gone before anyone decides to act. I am exhausted by the slow pace but I am not stopping now.
Reached 100 supporters
January 26, 2017
171 Comments
Historical structures must be saved. It is a shame that too many times within U.S. we are quick to demolish old buildings. They provide opportunities to learn our history that you cannot get from books.
As a child growing up in McLean county there was much mystery and wonder about the old manor. My kids are now intrigued by it. I'm glad it's being restored so they can see it and one day show thier children.
Historic homes are not only nostalgic, they are a potential money-maker for communities. Ireland, Scotland & other countries invest in their historic buildings, and the result of this is a very large & very profitable tourist business.
This historic home deserves preservation, much like the Funk family home and the David Davis home. It provides a living snapshot of how our county founders and business leaders started their successes in McLean County.
I was fortunate enough to spend an evening at Duncan Manor last year and ended up falling in love with the home and the owners. It is a very special place that deserves to be preserved and shared with the community.
The special use zoning should definitely be passed! It is a wonderful way for people to enjoy these historic homes and barns! Without this zoning, many of these places won't be able to provide enough revenue to keep the properties up and enjoyable for the community!
Keep our history!
i love what is being done to preserve Duncan Manor. i am pleased to see young people interested in preserving the old but beautiful.
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Historical structures must be saved. It is a shame that too many times within U.S. we are quick to demolish old buildings. They provide opportunities to learn our history that you cannot get from books.