The former Lizzadro Museum will be torn down in CityofElmhurst. What's next for park property?
A cultural jewel in Elmhurst for nearly 60 years, the former Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art has a date with the wrecking ball.
"Our intention is we're going to get the building down, make the open space available initially, and then it will allow us to consider what could happen there," said Jim Rogers, the park district's executive director. by signing up you agree to our terms of service Officials are asking for community feedback on the future of the museum site in conjunction with"Elevate Elmhurst Parks," an effort to update the district's comprehensive and strategic plan. This week, the district sent out a survey to randomly selected houses in Elmhurst.
Under the terms of a 1961 agreement between Elmhurst Park District and the Lizzadro Family Foundation, the building became the district's property once the museum left.
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