Preservation Resources

LOCAL There are many groups and organizations in the city of Moline dedicated to the preservation of historic structures. Each has specific goals and holdings, and provide different types of information to help you conduct research on your home, individuals and Moline history in general.

Moline Preservation Society
The Moline Preservation Society was founded to educate the public about historic preservation information and techniques, to research the history of buildings and sites and determine their historical significance, to register significant historical places with local, state and federal authorities, to make possible historic preservation within the community, and to collect donations for use to help preserve historical properties both publicly and privately held which will have public access. The Moline Preservation Society website includes historic images, information and resources on local preservation efforts and Moline history, as well as a  virtual tour of Moline's Commercial districts and neighborhoods.

Rock Island County Historical Society
RICHS is a non-profit organization founded in 1905 by a group of individuals dedicated to preserving the local history of Rock Island County. For almost 100 years they have provided information to local and international news organizations, conducted tours for individuals and local schools, developed a state-of-the-art research library and much more. RICH's library holds atlases & maps, city directories, newspapers, postcards, photograph, manuscripts, oral tapes, interviews of Rock Island County Pioneers, and other local history resources. The Historical Society is located in Moline, and can be contacted by calling 309-764-8590 or by visiting www.richs.cc.

Moline Public Library
The Moline Public Library houses books, periodicals and other information of local historical interest.

STATE AND FEDERAL Government programs at the state and national level provide guidelines, standards and expertise for preservationists.

National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources. Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. This website provides downloadable bulletins and brochures.

National Trust for Historic Preservation
For more than 50 years, the National Trust has been helping people protect the irreplaceable. A private nonprofit organization with more than a quarter million members, the National Trust is the leader of the vigorous preservation movement that is saving the best of our past for the future. The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education and advocacy to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities.

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
The mission of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency is to collect, preserve, interpret and communicate the diverse heritage of Illinois and to educate the public by providing access to historic resources in the state. This website includes information on state preservation services, historical libraries, publications and further resources for preservationists.

Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois (LPCI)
The Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois (LPCI) is the state's leading voice in historic preservation.  The organization began more than thirty years ago in an effort to preserve downtown Chicago's historic buildings.  After more than thirty years in existence, the organization has become a significant voice in favor of preservation in the media and in influencing legislation.  For more detailed information, please visit www.landmarks.org.