VPA members were instrumental in the addition of several local landmarks to Plainfield

This district has 35 residences on Amboy Street, Bartlett Avenue, Center Street, Division Street/IL Route 59, and Evans Street. Six of these residences are also designated individually as local landmarks. It includes residences built in various styles, including Queen Anne, Italianate and Colonial Revival, that were constructed over an approximately 100 year period, c. 1850-1950.

This district has 65 properties along the downtown’s historic Lockport Street.  The boundaries of the district are generally located along Lockport Street from Route 59, west to James Street.  Within this new district are some of the most important commercial structures in the Village including the Masonic Lodge, Clock Tower Building, Andreasen Building (old Standard Station), and Steiner Building.  Historic churches such as the Plymouth Congregational Church and old St. Mary’s Church are also located in the district.