Often times, an alert will be sounded concerning a threat to a building of particular architectural or historical significance. Or both. The wrecker ball is poised to obliterate it. Yet through public uproar and the protests of individual citizens and organizations such as ours, that building is granted a reprieve. It doesn't mean that eventually, a demolition won't occur. But enough public awareness has been raised and due diligence enacted to delay, and hopefully thwart the demolition altogether.

This section is made up of such buildings. For now, they are still standing. But their fates hang in the balance. We urge you to voice your opinion with city officials - your Alderman...the Landmarks Commission...the Mayor... the City Council. Because we believe every voice counts. And could make a difference in the outcome.

When a city loses a landmarked structure designed by two of the world's most revered and influential architects, it's a heartbreak. Such was the case when fire gutted the 115-year-old Pilgrim Baptist Church. Find out more »

In April, Preservation Chicago was invited to view a renovation plan by the New York-based owner of the historic Palmer House. The city had recently voted to consider the Palmer House for official city Landmark status, yet even with that pending designation, what we saw shocked us. Find out more »