#100970529
Date Received: 05/12/2022
Ward: 48th Ald. Harry Osterman
Applicant: Heneghan Wrecking & Excavating Co., Inc.
Owner: LS 5251, LLC C/O Steve Ciaccio
Permit Description: Demolition of a one- and two-story masonry church building with a basement.
Status: Application withdrawn 05/17/2022
Owner Of Edgewater’s Epworth Church Withdraws Demolition Permit As Landmark Process Moves Forward; The buyer of the 130-year-old church sought a demolition permit for a condo development. Those plans have changed after Ald. Harry Osterman endorsed landmark status for the church, Joe Ward, Block Club Chicago, 5/19/22
Osterman Wants To Landmark Epworth Church After Developer Moves To Demo 130-Year-Old Building; A developer is seeking to demolish the Epworth Church that dates back to the early days of Edgewater, but preservationists hope to save it, Joe Ward, Block Club Chicago, 5/16/22
130-Year-Old Edgewater Church Hosting Final Service Sunday After Being Sold, Leaving Building’s Future Unclear; Neighbors have been told Epworth United Methodist Church at Kenmore and Berwyn could be demolished, but Ald. Harry Osterman said he believes the owner will reuse the building, Joe Ward, Block Club Chicago, 5/13/22
