PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2008

The Village of Maywood Appoints New Historic Preservation Commission

In February, Maywood Mayor Henderson Yarbrough Sr. convened the Village of Maywood’s first Landmarks Commission with the appointment of five commissioners.  The new commission members are Tom Kus, Chairman, Vicki Haas, Vice Chairman, Karen Jones, Secretary, Lennel Grace, and Wayne Beals. Each member brings a unique set of skills to the commission along with a determined interest in preserving and promoting the ongoing revitalization of Maywood.

Mayor Yarbrough stated that he is pleased to have found such a qualified and diverse group of individuals to serve on the newly established commission. “I am delighted to get the Landmarks Commission launched as a part of the Village’s efforts to raise awareness of the positive attributes of Maywood.”

The Landmarks Commission’s goal is to help promote and educate the community on the historic resources within the village that represent the heritage of the Village and people of Maywood.  The Village was officially incorporated in 1881 and has an extensive collection of historic homes and properties of varying architectural styles that include Victorian and Prairie School architecture.  Many of Maywood’s buildings were done by prominent architects of the time including Drummond, Van Bergen, EE Roberts and Talmadge and Watson. 

The Village of Maywood and its Landmarks Commission are pleased to collaborate with the Maywood Public Library in observing this first month long Historic Preservation Month.  Commissioners will be available to meet with the public on the following two occasions at the Maywood Public Library, 115 South 5^th Avenue: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m, and Saturday, May 31, 2008, between 10 a.m. and 12 noon.  The Library has prepared a list of resources in the library as well as on line for researching your home and learning about historic preservation.  Commission Chairman Tom Kus urges you to, “Mark your calendars and plan to stop in, meet your Landmarks Commissioners and learn more about Maywood’s rich housing treasures.  This Place . . . Your Place . . . Matters!”

The Maywood Historic Homes Housewalk will be held July 13, 2008 and is co-sponsored by The Village of Maywood and NoMCO (North Maywood Community Organization).  Details of the housewalk can be found on the NoMCO website at http://www.nomco.org.

The Commission meets every 1^st and 4^th Thursday, at Maywood Council Chambers, 125 South 5^th Avenue.  Inquiries can be sent through the Maywood Village Clerk’s Office at 708-450-6360.