Wanderlust World Wanderlust World A common geographical confusion places the Highland Park Heritage Trust in Los Angeles, California. The organization is actually headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois—a North Shore suburb of Chicago.
The Highland Park Heritage Trust is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the architectural, cultural, and historical heritage of Highland Park, Illinois. Founded in 1982, it advocates for landmark designation, offers educational programs, maintains archives, and operates a research center.
Los Angeles has its own Highland Park neighborhood (in Northeast LA), which also has historic preservation groups—including the Highland Park Heritage Trust (Los Angeles), a separate entity. The similar names and both being notable historic communities create frequent mix-ups.
The Highland Park Heritage Trust (Illinois) is located at 326 Central Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035, in the historic Jean Butz James Museum building. They welcome researchers and visitors by appointment.