November 2019 Newsletter
WIN: Claremont Cottages Designated as a Chicago Landmark District
"The Claremont Cottages are a distinctive part of Chicago’s architectural history—the collection of 19 Queen Anne-style workers cottages reflects the city’s admiration for the...
3714 N. Southport Ave. – 90-Day Demolition Delay
Address: 3714 N. Southport Ave.
#100836477
Date Received: 05/23/2019
Ward: 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney
Applicant: Viewpoint Services, DBA Brophy Evacuation
Owner: Southport 2018 LLC
Permit Description: Wreck and removal...
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RADIO: “Southern Exposure” Highlights Chicago’s South Side Architectural Treasures
"Chicago’s South Side is often depicted as a blighted part of the city, but a new book hopes to change that narrative by showcasing...
FILM TRAILER: Power of Place: Honoring the past is the best path to a sustainable future
"Historic buildings and preservation of the buildings is part of the discussion, but also the identity, culture and people who live in the buildings...
THREATENED: Nordine Home Endangered Despite Interested Preservation-Oriented Prospective Buyer.
"Edgewater’s last historic mansions are dwindling in numbers as developers eye them in order to capitalize on the neighborhood’s popularity. But one home’s likely...
THREATENED: Push to Find an Adaptive Reuse Developer for Union Station Power House (Chicago 7 2017)
"An old coal-fired power plant might not be the first idea that comes to mind when Chicagoans think of buildings in need of saving...
Republic Building (Chicago) by Holabird & Roche Built 1902 to 1905. Demolished in 1961
Republic Building (Chicago)
Architect: Holabird & Roche
Location: 209 S. State Street, at State and Adams
Built: Between 1902 and 1905
Demolished: 1961"With its crisp lines, light piers,...
WIN: Landmarks Commission Announces 2019 Adopt-a-Landmark Fund Grantees
Four Neighborhood Landmarks, including a Chinatown community center and three historic neighborhood churches will be awarded rehabilitation grants from the Citywide Adopt-a-Landmark Fund through...
Approximately 200 Attended Film Screening for Walls That Talk: A Film about Three Historic Lincoln Park Buildings
Highly successful screening of the film to celebrate 20 years of the Lincoln Park Community Research Initiative! The screening took place on November 21st...