Lincoln Park Conservation Association records

  • Creator Names Lincoln Park Conservation Association (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Title Lincoln Park Conservation Association records [manuscript], 1954-1975.
  • Physical description 3 linear ft. (7 boxes)
  • Collection summary Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial records, newsletters, and other records concerning the Lincoln Park Conservation Association, an umbrella organization for neighborhood associations in the Lincoln Park community area of Chicago (Ill.). Materials relate to the revitalization of the Lincoln Park area, especially the Old Town neighborhood. Also includes records related to the Lincoln Park Conservation Community Council.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include publications of the Lincoln Park Conservation Association, cataloged separately. DePaul University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives holds extensive records of the Lincoln Park Conservation Association.
  • Biographical or Historical Note The Lincoln Park Conservation Association (LPCA) was founded in 1954 as an umbrella organization for neighborhood associations in the Lincoln Park community area of Chicago (Ill.). The LPCA promoted revitalization of the neighborhood, supported community activities, represented residents and local businesses, and coordinated the efforts of neighborhood associations to advocate for city, state, and federal funding and services.
  • Names
    • Lincoln Park Conservation Association (Chicago, Ill.) Archives.
    • Scott, Marshal L.
    • Lincoln Park Conservation Community Council (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Scott, Marshal L.
    • Lincoln Park Conservation Community Council (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Citizens' associations Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Community development, Urban Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Community organization Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Housing rehabilitation Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Urban renewal Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social conditions 20th century.
    • Lincoln Park (Chicago, Ill. : Community area)
    • Near North Side (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Old Town (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Genre
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Financial records. aat
    • Minutes. aat
    • Newsletters. aat
    • Reports. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.