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Founding a New City
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History of Champaign's City Buildings
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Local Landmarks and Honorary Street Designations
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Historic Preservation
Champaign supports the preservation and restoration of local historic buildings and landmarks. Use the link below to see more historical information, photos, and other resources for residents interested in researching the history of a home or business, or nominating their property for landmark status.
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History Videos
To help the City celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2010, local PBS station WILL-TV produced the series “Illinois Pioneers”, which examines different aspects of Champaign’s rich history. Click on an image below to watch any of these informative videos.