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VILLAGE CLERK
Village of Lemont
418 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
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Doc #: 0812615147 Fee: $52.00
Eugene "Gene" Moore
Cook County Recorder of Deeds
Date: 05/05/2008 03:17 PM Pg: 1 of 9
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS A LANDMARK:
BUDNIK BUILDING - 400 MAIN STREET
P.I.N. 22 -20- 420 -001
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
This 25th day of February , 2008
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will, and
DuPage, Illinois this 25th day
of February ,2008
ORDINANCE 42z9
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS A LANDMARK:
BUDNIK BUILDING - 400 MAIN STREET
P.I.N. 22 -20- 420 -001
WHEREAS, the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission has initiated an application to designate
the property known as the Budnik Building,400 Main Street, Lemont, IL as a landmark, as authorized by
Village of Lemont Ordinance 0 -7 -01 approved on February 12, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission has held a public hearing and has
reviewed the testimony regarding designation as a landmark property for the Budnik Building at 400 Main
Street; and
WHEREAS, the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission has found that such property is of
sufficient architectural and historical significance that it is appropriate for designation as a landmark; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont has received the recommendation of
the Historic Preservation Commission and its findings and has considered same; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees has made the following findings of fact:
1. The building has significant value as part of the historic, heritage or cultural characteristics of
Lemont and Cook County;
2. The building is identified with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the development
of Lemont;
3. The building is representative ofthe distinguishing characteristics of architecture inherently valuable
for the study of a period, type, method of construction or use of indigenous materials, especially the Lemont -
Joliet limestone known as "athens marble;"
3. The building's unique location and singular physical characteristics make it an established or familiar
visual feature including its presence in the skyline of Lemont;
4. The building is a particularly fine example of a downtown public /commercial structure with a high
level of integrity and architectural significance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Village President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Lemont, Cook, Will and DuPage Counties, Illinois as follows:
Section 1.
That the real estate described in Exhibit "A" hereto be and is hereby designated as a landmark
pursuant to Ordinance 0 -7 -01 of the Village of Lemont.
Section 2.
That this Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, DU PAGE AND WILL, ILLINOIS, on this 25"'
day of February ,2008.
Debby Blatzer
Peter Coules
Brian Reaves
Clifford Miklos
Ronald Stapleton
Jeanette Virgilio
Attest:
HARLENE SMOLLEN, Village Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Village Attorney
Date:
AYES NAYS PASSED ABSENT
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JOHN 'IAZZA, Vil
ent
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1 in block 2, Truesdell's addition to Athens, section 30, recorded February 20, 1893 as
Document 184242, in Township 37 Range 11 East of the Third Principal Meridian in Cook County,
IL
P.I.N. 22 -20- 420 -001
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Lemont Historic Preservation Commission
418 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257 -1590
FAX (630)- 243 -0958
email: vlemont@aol.com
Date: _1-08-08
APPLICATION FOR
LANDMARK STATUS
FOR HISTORIC STRUCTURES
1. Description of Designated Structure
(Legal Description and Common Street Address)
400 Main Street
Lot 1 in block 2 Truesdell's addition to Athens section 20 recorded February 20 1893 as Document 184242
P.I.N.# (s) 3. Year of Construction
22 -20- 420 -001 1927
4. Name and Address of the property owner:
R.S. Snow, 400 Main Street, Lemont, IL 60439, Attn: Sue Little
5. Significant Architectural Features:
3 bay by 3 bay facades; Italian Renaissance Revival detailing; ornamental parapet wall with terra cotta coping, urns, and
scrolled pinnacles; projecting terra cotta cornice and dentilled frieze; terra cotta quoins; decorative terra cotta panels with urn
motif in lst and 3rd bays at top. One of the buildings best architectural features is the entry to the 2nd floor on the north face of
the building, which still has the original doors and sidelights.
6. Reasons in Support of Proposed Designation:
See attachment
7. Provide Documentation that Property Owner has been Notified or Consents to this Application
8. Attachments: Overall Site Plan and Photographs of (all sides) of the Proposed Landmark. The Plan may also
include front, side and rear elevation drawings.
The Commission shall schedule a public hearing within 60 days of receipt of this application. Public Notice shall be sent by mail to owner(s) of record,
lessees, and to the nominator(s) and adjoining property owners not less than 15 days prior to hearing date. Notice of Hearing shall be published in a
newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Lemont.
6. Reasons in Support of Proposed Designation.
Ordinance 0 -7 -07 sets forth criteria for consideration of Landmark designation. The building at 400
Main Street possesses the integrity of design, workmanship, materials, location, setting and feeling specified
by the ordinance.
1. Significant value as part of the historic, heritage or cultural characteristics of Lemont, Cook
County, State of Illinois, or the United States.
The building at 400 Main Street known as Budnik's, is a signature anchor in the Lemont Historic
District. Built in 1927 by E.F. Budnik during the throes of the depression to house the Budnik pharmacy,
the building is a testament to the several generations of the family who have continued a family business at
this location for over 80 years.
2. Identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the development of
Lemont.
The Budnik Pharmacy building, located at the southeast corner of Stephen and Main Streets, is a
signature landmark in the Lemont historic district. The terra cotta brick, 3 -story building was a dream of
Emanuel F. Budnik, who worked hard to fulfill his plans, and became a town leader.
Emanuel F. Budnik was born in 1895. He had 3 sisters, Frances, Marie and Theresa, who all
eventually became part of the family business. The country was in the throes of the Great Depression in the
late 1920's. Budnik had the courage and know -how to float and sell his own bonds to get his new building
constructed, and in May of 1927, Budnik opened his new pharmacy with a state -of -the art apothecary,
dispensing herbs, medicines and traditional remedies stores no longer carried. Budnik married Grace
McCormick, also a native Lemonter. They had no children. Eventually, three nephews, Cyril Snow, Harold
Sniegowski and Robert Snow, children of his sister Frances, joined the family business.
Budnik served for two years in the Medical Corps in WWI, and helped establish the Lemont
American Legion Post, serving as Post Commander, a group he was active in until his death in 1964. Budnik
organized the Lemont Canoe Club, setting up a boathouse on the DesPlaines River. He was a Charter
member of the Lemont Chamber of Commerce and its 2nd president. He was one of the founders of the
Lemont Bowling Lanes; a member of the Lemont Lions and Fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of
Columbus. The Budnik family were active members and benefactors of St. Patrick's Church.
Budnik became president of the Lemont Grade School District in 1933. Times were difficult and
the district was in deep financial trouble. Teachers were getting paid in scrip. Under Budnik's leadership,
the board gradually worked out its financial problems. Budnik was also responsible for undertaking WPA
projects during the depression. Among them is the Recreation Bowl behind Central Grade School.
Emanuel Budnik has earned a place of distinction among the community leaders who helped to shape
and define the community of Lemont.
3. Representative of the distinguishing characteristics of architecture inherently valuable for the
study of a period, type, method of construction or use of indigenous materials, especially the
Lemont limestone known as "athens marble."
The Granacki survey of the Lemont Historic District describes the building at 400 Main Street as
"one of the historic district's most architecturally significant buildings with excellent integrity." Built in
1927, it is a 2 -part commercial block building with Italian Renaissance Revival detailing. The building
anchors the entire downtown commercial district from its prominent location on the south east corner of
Main & Stephen Streets. Tall and anchoring, the building combines symmetrical facades with ornamental
terra cotta features. Detailing features an ornamental parapet wall with terra cotta coping, urns and scrolled
panels, projecting cornice and dentilled frieze, terra cotta quoins, and other decorative terra cotta panels with
urn motifs. The storefront's historic configuration remains intact with angled corner entry, stone bulkhead
panels, and wood display windows. The signage on the sign board level is historic. In the 1990's long after
the pharmacy had ceased to operate, the owners were notified that the word "pharmacy" had to be removed
from the sign. If not for this removal, the entire original sign would still be in place. The entry to the second
and third floors in the north facade has an arched blind panel. The original wood entry door and sidelights
are still in place.
The survey ranks the building as significant and one of the finest, intact, local early 20th century
examples of a mixed commercial and residential building in Lemont.
4. Notable work of a master builder, designer, architect or artist whose individual work has
influenced the development of the community, county, state or country.
E.F. Budnik is credited as the builder. No information is available as to the architect or designer of
the building.
5. Its unique location or singular physical characteristics that make it an established or familiar
visual feature, including presence in the skyline as viewed from the northern entrance to
Lemont.
The Budnik Building at 400 Main Street has to be considered as the anchor of the entire downtown
commercial district. It is visible and imposing from every direction and makes an important statement in the
visual skyline of the district.
6. Its character as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian structure, including, but
not limited to farmhouses or commercial structures, with a high level of integrity or
architectural significance.
This building is an outstanding example of early 20`h century architecture with a high level of
architectural significance to Lemont.
Village of LEMONT
ILLINOIS URBAN ARCHITECTURAL
AND HISTORICAL SURVEY
STREET # 400
DIRECTION
STREET 'Main
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SIGNIFICANCE
RATING
22 -20- 420 -001
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Contributing secondary structure?
Listed on existing ';NABS
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CATEGORY
CONDITION
INTEGRITY
,building
excellent
minor alterations REASON for
STOREFRONT INTEGRITY minor alterations SIGNFICANCE
SECONDARY
STRUCTURE
GENERAL INFORMATION
CURRENT FUNCTION !'Commerce/Trade; Domestic - multiple dwelling
HISTORIC FUNCTION ICommercelTrade; Domestic - multiple dwelling
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!One of the finest, intact, local early 20th century examples
of a mixed commercial and residential building in Lemont.
This prominent corner builidng in the heart of the
commercial district once housed an important local drug
,store.
ARCHITECTURAL
CLASSIFICATION Two Part Commercial Block
DETAILS Italian Renaissance
BEGINYEAR 1927
OTHER YEAR
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ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION
PLAN
NO OF STORIES
ROOF TYPE
ROOF MATERIAL
FOUNDATION
PORCH
DATESOURCE Village of Lemont
WALL MATERIAL (current)
WALL MATERIAL 2 (current)
WALL MATERIAL (original)
WALL MATERIAL 2 (original)
SIGNIFICANT
FEATURES
ALTERATIONS
;Brick
Terra Cotta
(Brick
Terra Cotta
,square
13
Flat
Not visible
!Concrete - poured
WINDOW MATERIAL ,wood
WINDOW MATERIAL
WINDOW TYPE
WINDOW CONFIG
;plate glass
'double hung
1/1; fixed
!3 bay by 3 bay facades; ornamental parapet wall with terra cotta coping, urns, and scrolled pinnacles; projecting terra
,cotta cornice and dentilled frieze; terra cotta quoins; decorative terra cotta panels with urn motif in 1st and 3rd bays at
top
2nd and third floor windows have been replaced and slightly downsized - 1982 - #J- 0482 = rebuild deck/windows; addition .
on secondary facade