April 2022 Newsletter
THREATENED: 90-Day Demolition Delay List
The Demolition Delay Ordinance, adopted by City Council in 2003, establishes a hold of up to 90 days in the issuance of any demolition...
LOSS: ‘Spotlight on Demolition’ April 2022
Antioch Baptist Church, 6248 S. Stewart Ave., Englewood
Smashy Garage, 5006 N. Clark St., Uptown
Cassidy Tire, 344 N. Canal St., West Loop
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POTENTIAL WIN: Plans Emerging for Adaptive Reuse of Salvation Army Building as Boutique Hotel (Chicago 7 2021)
Braun & Fitts Butterine Factory / Wrigley Lodge / Salvation Army, Furst & Rudolph in 1891, with Art Deco/Art Moderne Remodeling by Albert C....
SUN-TIMES EDITORIAL: A federal case: U.S. government shouldn’t wreck two Loop skyscrapers in the name of safety
"The federal government has given Chicago some pretty good buildings, from the giant Art Deco Old Main Post Office — now enjoying reuse —...
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THREATENED: Archive Center Reuse of Century and Consumers Buildings Would Address Security and Preservation (Chicago 7 2011, 2013 & 2022)
"Ward Miller, in a manner of speaking, is on a mission from God.
"Mind you, Miller does not claim an endorsement from the Almighty in...
THREATENED: Will Feds Reject New Adaptive Reuse Plan that Addresses Century and Consumers Buildings Security Concerns? (Chicago 7 2011, 2013 & 2022)
"Several historic buildings could pose a 'clear and present danger' to federal judges, jurors, witnesses and others who find themselves at the Dirksen Federal...
Chicago Reader: Chicago’s blessed with a motherlode of stunning churches; Fire is not their greatest danger
"What kind of God allows a church to burn down on Good Friday?"That’s the question that came to mind when the 130-year-old Antioch Missionary...