WHEATON HISTORIC PRESERVATION

WHEATON, IL

Sign, Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket and Cocktail Lounge, Joliet Road (Old Route 66), Willowbrook, IL Built in 1946 and expanded to its present size in 1956 with the addition of a cocktail lounge on the west end of the building, this Modern building was designed by Eugene F. Stoyke to house The Chicken Basket, a restaurant that began operation in a now-demolished adjacent building in the 1930s. The building features a buff brick exterior, a low-slope roof, large windows, a neon sign out front, and two chimneys. Despite the section of Route 66 the restaurant sits on being bypassed by Interstate 55 in the early 1960s, the restaurant remained an open and viable business. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, and today remains in operation as a popular local diner.
Sign, Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket and Cocktail Lounge, Joliet Road (Old Route 66), Willowbrook, IL Credit: w_lemay

Wheaton Historic Preservation is an organization dedicated to preserving the history and architecture of Wheaton, Illinois. Founded in 1984, the organization’s mission is to identify, preserve, and promote Wheaton’s historic resources through education and advocacy. The organization works with the City of Wheaton, citizens, business owners, and developers to ensure that Wheaton’s historic character is not compromised by development. The organization also works to identify, document, and make available to the public information on Wheaton’s historic resources.

Wheaton Historic Preservation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization supported by members, donors, and volunteers. The organization offers a variety of volunteer opportunities including historic research, historic walking tours, and assistance with special events. The organization also offers educational programs such as lectures, workshops, and an annual Historic Preservation Symposium.

Wheaton Historic Preservation works to identify, preserve, and promote Wheaton’s historic resources. Through education, advocacy, and volunteerism, the organization works to ensure that Wheaton’s character is preserved for generations to come.

WHEATON HISTORIC PRESERVATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WHEATON IL. US MID #8401700644

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 165,182 from tax period 201304 (YYYYMM).

Sign, Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket and Cocktail Lounge, Joliet Road (Old Route 66), Willowbrook, IL Built in 1946 and expanded to its present size in 1956 with the addition of a cocktail lounge on the west end of the building, this Modern building was designed by Eugene F. Stoyke to house The Chicken Basket, a restaurant that began operation in a now-demolished adjacent building in the 1930s. The building features a buff brick exterior, a low-slope roof, large windows, a neon sign out front, and two chimneys. Despite the section of Route 66 the restaurant sits on being bypassed by Interstate 55 in the early 1960s, the restaurant remained an open and viable business. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, and today remains in operation as a popular local diner.
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Contact WHEATON HISTORIC PRESERVATION

WHEATON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COUNCIL
PO BOX 373
WHEATON
IL
60187-0373

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WHEATON HISTORIC PRESERVATION Information

MID # 8401700644
Name WHEATON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COUNCIL
Alternate Name WHEATON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 363157429
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201304
INCOME 167,760
REVENUE 165,182
LAT/LONG 41.870692, -88.106699
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 043
US Census Tract: 842500
US Census Block: 2020