RIVERVIEW HISTORIC DISTRICT


Located less than one mile from downtown Kankakee, along the lazy and picturesque Kankakee River, is the Riverview Historic District. It is filled with custom built homes, many over 100 years old. They sit neatly on large lots divided by wide streets and boulevards. Old growth oak, maple, and elm trees line streets providing year-round pleasure. Architecturally appropriate street lights warmly bathe the neighborhood with light. Cobb Park, the crown jewel of the Riverview Historic District, is located on the banks of the Kankakee River.

    Welcome to the Riverview Historic District! No two houses are alike, and hidden gems are everywhere if one just takes a moment to look.
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    According to the Complete Communities Tool Box, Preserved residential and commercial spaces are an asset to their communities. A compilation of studies on historic preservation by the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation has concluded that home values within a historic district rise more quickly than comparable areas and that buyers are willing to pay a premium for homes in preservation zones. Historic residential and commercial areas are often found near one another in the heart of towns and cities and benefit from this proximity. Preserved structures add character and charm, enhance neighborhood pride, and fosters a strong cultural identity among generational residents.

For more information on the History, Events, and News
in the Riverview Historic District visit,
https://riverviewhistoricdistrict.org/


FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
B. HARLEY BRADLEY HOUSE



 

    Wright in Kankakee is the catalyst uniting and inspiring a network of community partners to enrich lives through the appreciation of history and the promotion of the arts.Its primary contribution is the preservation and enhancement of the Frank Lloyd Wright campus: a first-class, multi-home cultural, educational, retail and hospitality destination that is treasured locally and globally. Thanks to its committed board, its solid committee-driven infrastructure and its strong volunteer base, WIK has the dedicated volunteer power, community support - and momentum - to execute its mission in a manner that honors the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright.
    For more information, visit: https://wright1900.org/