August 2020 Newsletter
LOSS: “Spotlight on Demolition”
5616 S. Maryland, Hyde Park
1733 N. Mohawk St, Old Town
2652 W. Cortez St, Ukrainian Village
1844 N. Whipple St, Logan Square
1359 W. Marquette Rd, Englewood
1520...
Chicago Tribune Editorial: Cure for the Chicago Blues: Save Muddy Waters’ House
"Blues music, that romping, stomping, wailing, grieving art form, came out of the singing and storytelling traditions of the African American South. But it...
10057 S. Michigan Avenue, Roseland (a Chicago 7 Most Endangered 2020) – 90-Day Demolition Delay
Address: 10057 S. Michigan Avenue, Roseland (a Chicago 7 Most Endangered 2020)#100878866
Date Received: 07/17/2020
Ward: 9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale
Applicant: McDonagh Demolition
Owner: City of...
WIN: A Look at the Spectacular Penthouses inside the Chicago Tribune Tower
"Nearly a full century ago in 1922, the Chicago Tribune launched a contest for bids to build its new home. More than 250 architectural...
WIN: Givins Beverly Castle Restoration Progressing
"The castle — the only one in Chicago — is going through a major exterior rehab and work is being done to fix up...
WIN: Adaptive Reuse of Historic Little Village Corner Building Moving Forward
"A long-planned cafe, incubator and co-working space in Little Village is now slated to be built across the street from its original proposal —...
THREATENED: 125 W. Maple Threatened by Proposed High-Rise New Construction
"Add the local alderman and a pending lawsuit to the list of obstacles developer Fifield Cos. must overcome before its 43-story apartment proposal on...
THREATENED: Francis Parker School Consolidates Control Over Historic Belden Courtyard Buildings
"A private school near the Lincoln Park Zoo is moving forward with a controversial plan to expand its campus, as it nears the purchase...
WIN: Rescued from Demolition, Daniel O. Hill House to Be Adaptively Reused
"A landmarked, historic Lakeview mansion, known as the Daniel O. Hill House and once at risk of demolition, sold Aug. 31 for $1.7 million."The...
WIN: The Forum Completes New Roof Installation With Help From National Trust Grant From African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
"From its iconic structure to its historic influence, The Forum in Chicago stands as a visual representation of the everlasting impact of landmarks on...