Built in 1928, the 19th Century Club's age began to catch up with it. Years of patchwork easily chipped off and its ballisters, eaves and gutters were crumbling. Fortune Restoration was called in to preserve the historic landmark.

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2. The rich history of the Nineteenth Century
Club dates back to 1891, when a group of
local women set their sights on building
community and founded the non-profit
organization.
Dedicated to charitable causes, education,
women’s rights, family support and civic
duty, the group was instrumental in
initiating numerous local organizations
throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
In 2010, The Club founded a new
organization, The Nineteenth Century
Charitable Association, to expand upon
its missions.
Today, this regal building continues to serve
the community, housing meetings,
educational classes, fundraising events and
more.

3. Built in 1928, the building’s age began
to catch up with it. Years of patchwork
easily chipped off and its ballisters,
eaves and gutters were crumbling.
Fortune Restoration was called in to
preserve the historic landmark.

4. When the project was completed, the
company was recognized for their
“outstanding preservation” work by the
Oak Park Preservation Commission .
Tom Fortune, one of the company’s
founders, is extremely passionate about
the restoration services his family’s
business provides. “We are truly proud of
our work for the Nineteenth Century Club
– it’s a wonderful feeling to be able to
help preserve history.”
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6619 N. Lincoln Avenue
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712