First Congregational Church, Des Plaines
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Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet (nominations after 2012 are held by the National Park Service rather than the National Archives). The facts below come from the National Park Service database.
Key facts
| Address | 766 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Listed | August 27, 2019 |
| Reference number | 100004310 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Art |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Acreage | 1.33 |
| Coordinates | 42.03918, -87.89233 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 100004310.
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q102355512
- This listing as JSON
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