Masonry Magazine June 1984 Page. 27
Landmark Preservation Council to Seek Landmark Status for Fitzpatrick Farmstead
The Landmark Preservation Council of Illinois (LPCI) has received the Fitzpatrick farmstead as a donation from Material Service Corp. of Chicago. The LPCI is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and supporting the preservation of historic properties. The LPCI will seek landmark status for the Fitzpatrick farmstead which was built in 1862.
The Fitzpatrick farm has a long affiliation with the Lockport area and Material Service. Built by Irish immigrant Patrick Fitzpatrick, the house is located along the old stagecoach route between Chicago and Ottawa which is now Illinois 53. Fitzpatrick's home grew from a log cabin to a 1,200-acre property complete with quarried limestone house, barn, and wall-all of which remain today. According to the LPCI, this is one of the finest examples and earliest survivors of limestone construction in the area. Founded by Henry Crown and his brothers in 1919, Material Service began to make Lockport property acquisitions in the late 1920s. In addition to the Fitzpatrick property, land suitable for quarries and plants was acquired by the company. In later years, a portion of the holdings was given to Lewis University. The Fitzpatrick house and barn remained in good condition except for some evidence of vandalism.
Therese Kelly, who heads LPCI's preservation fund, said, "Through the fund, we can purchase or receive property and make loans. In addition, by a donation, corporations can rid their books of unused properties with tax benefits that may surpass the present value of a later sale. When a corporation donates property to LPCI, everyone stands to benefit. The corporation takes property off its books and makes a charitable contribution. LPCI gains a property, the sale of which adds to its revolving fund and the public is the ultimate beneficiary."
OSHA Proposes Change in Personnel Lifting Standard
In response to what it deemed a "lack of coverage in the area of personnel lifting by cranes or derricks," OSHA has proposed safety standard revisions which will provide criteria for personnel lifting devices as well as design, operational, inspection and testing requirements.
The proposal would amend OSHA's Cranes and Derricks Construction Standard (Section 1926.550) by adding a section that provides specific requirements and performance objectives to enable employers to protect their personnel.
Complete information regarding the OSHA proposal appears in the February 17, 1984. Federal Register (Vol. 49, No. 34, Page 6280).
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