April 2019 Newsletter
If You Value Preservation In Chicago… Please Support Preservation Chicago !
Preservation Chicago is a small organization with a big impact. In a city the size of Chicago, every part of your support counts....
Petition: Halt the Demolition of One of Bronzeville’s Historic Substations
Please sign the Halt the demolition of one of Bronzeville's historic substationsBuilt in 1931, the ComEd substation at 626 E. 40th Street once provided...
Chicago Historic Resources Survey & You
You’re invited to join historian & conservationist Elizabeth Blasius and LivingRoom Realty Broker Susannah Ribstein for a discussion on the Chicago Historic Resources Survey...
The Chicago Bungalow Association presents… Don’t Trash That Sash: Window Repair May 30 at Woodson Library in Washington Heights
Join Julie Liska of Liska Architects to learn about why you should love those old windows! Learn about materials, history, and restoration techniques for...
Masonic Temple by Burnham & Root Built 1892, Demolished 1939
Masonic Temple
Architect: Burnham and Root
Location: Northeast corner of Randolph and State Street
Built: 1892
Demolished: 1939“The Masonic Temple was a true landmark skyscraper, one of the...
Successful Community Engagement Event: Over 400 Properties Surveyed in Bronzeville
With intentions to be more proactive in advocating for historic places in Bronzeville, approximately 35 volunteers helped survey 400 properties along and around the...
Video: Ask Geoffrey on Chicago Tonight What Happened to Immel State Bank?
“Immel State Bank was one of the thousands of banks across the United States that closed in the banking panics of 1930 and 1931...
1320 W. Lexington St. – 90-Day Demolition Delay
Address: 1320 W. Lexington St.
#100776482
Date Received: 08/07/2018
Ward: 28
Applicant: Donegal Excavating
Owner: Estate of Madeline Mazzone
Permit Description: Demolition of existing building.
Status: Released 11/5/2018
Photo Credit: Ward Miller...
1517 W. Barry Ave. – 90 – Day Demolition Delay
Address: 1517 W. Barry Ave.
#100808887
Date Received: 03/13/2019
Ward: 32
Applicant: Platinum Homes Development
Owner: Harvey Grossman
Permit Description: Demolition and removal of a 2-story frame house.
Status: Released 06/10/2019
Photo...