August 2021 Newsletter
WIN: 127-year-old Vautravers Building Successfully Moved Out of Path of New ‘L’ Tracks
"Scoot over, Vautravers Building."The 127-year-old Lake View structure on Monday started its very short trip to get out of the way of a Chicago...
Preservation Chicago’s Central Manufacturing District East Walking Tour (In-Person and Virtual) Saturday, September 25, 2021 (Chicago 7 2021)
Join Preservation Chicago for a free Walking Tour of Chicago's Central Manufacturing District-Original East District (In Person and Virtual Tour)Explore the Central Manufacturing District-East...
THREATENED: 3339 N. Ridgeway Avenue at Risk of Demolition and Replacement with Luxury Condos
"An Avondale property owner is looking to bring more condos to the neighborhood, but some neighbors are trying to stop the project."Daniel Chelariu wants...
Louis Sullivan’s Idea by Tim Samuelson and Chris Ware
"The story of Louis H. Sullivan is considered one of the great American tragedies. While Sullivan reshaped architectural thought and practice and contributed significantly...
Sad to witness the accelerating demise of this beautiful corner commercial building at 115th & Michigan – Early Warning Signs
Sad to witness the accelerating demise of this beautiful corner commercial building at 115th & Michigan.
1015 E. 82nd St., Chicago – Early Warning Signs
1015 E. 82nd St., Chicago, in need of some love.
Learning from Lake Shore Drive by Julia Bachrach A Three-Part Series December 2021
"Learning from Lake Shore Drive by Julia Bachrach, a Newberry Adult Education Seminars Program"North Lake Shore Drive has a fascinating history. Conceived as a...
“Chicago Comics: 1960s to Now” at the MCA and sister exhibit “Chicago: Where Comics Came to Life” at the Chicago Cultural Center June 19...
"A significant but often overlooked contribution to American art and culture is Chicago’s role in the development of the early comic strip. Through its...