About The GPA

The Gifford Park Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the Elgin Historic District. The GPA is perhaps most well-known to the general public for the annual Historic Elgin House Tour. Other major projects that we do during the year are Architectural Salvages, problem property rehabs, pocket park and The Great Unveiling.

Architectural Salvages, problem property rehabs, pocket park and The Great Unveiling.

  • To undertake educational efforts, enhancing appreciation and development of pride in the architectural and design heritage of the City of Elgin.
  • To provide public educational tours, workshops, materials and technical assistance on preservation and design and to assist other not-for-profit community agencies in their building restoration efforts, utilizing our members and volunteers from the community.To engage in projects involving preservation and beautification that enhance the visual appearance and heritage of the neighborhoods and the City of Elgin and helps build Elgin's spirit of community.
  • To support programs that serve children and youth and that contribute to the well being of the City and its neighborhoods.
  • To encourage and support through contributed expertise and volunteer time:
  • Quality community planning through the development of appropriate plans and codes, and their implementation and;
  • Public capital and beautification projects to enhance the neighborhoods and the City of Elgin.

Through programs, projects, and educational outreach, GPA will serve to showcase our neighborhoods and the city of Elgin to its citizens and to others within the Chicago metropolitan region, and the State of Illinois and Midwest.

 

 

GPA General Membership meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Old Elgin High School at 355 E. Chicago Street at 7 p.m. Room 239 or 240. General Membership meetings are open to the public. Non-members (and future members) are welcome!

April and August meetings are potluck dinners and December's meeting is the GPA Christmas party (different dates and locations for these three months). Call or e-mail Dorie Alpha at (224) 535-6124 for information on membership.

 

GPA Constitution (also available in Microsoft Word format)

GPA Gazette Spring 1999

GPA Gazette Summer of 1999

 

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GPA Gazette Winter of 1999

GPA Gazette Fall 2007

GPA Gazette Winter 2007

GPA Gazette Spring 2007

GPA Gazette Summer 2007

GPA Gazette Spring 2008

GPA Gazette Winter 2008

 

GPA Board Members, etc.

  • Elected Officers

    • President: Karen Bach

    • Vice President: Fran Cella

    • Secretary: Barbara Evans

    • Treasurer: Bill Briska

    • At Large 1:Carol Anderson

    • At Large 2: Tony Sanchez

    • Past President: David Williams

    • Housewalk: Bill Briska

    • Program Committee: Donna Leetz

    • Public Relations:

    • Membership: Dorie Alpha

    • Historic District: Dan Miller

    • Entertainment:

  • Webmasters: Tony Sanchez and Dan Miller