December 2016 Newsletter
Final Chapter in Effort to Save Historic Cuneo Hospital
Demolition has begun on Maryville Academy, the west buildings of the Cuneo Hospital complex. The historic east building, designed by Edo Belli of Belli...
Demolition Feared for Historic Leland and Sheridan Building in Uptown
The Leland and Sheridan Building was built in 1914 and was designed by Perry and Thomas. The two-story red-brick building has wonderfully ornate terra...
Wicker Park Celebrates The Robey Boutique Hotel in Northwest Tower
After three years of planning and development, The Robey Hotel opened on November 30th. Designed by Perkins, Chatten & Hammond and completed in 1927,...
Demo Threat for Historic Gold Coast East Superior Block of 1870’s Italianate Row Houses
Preservation Chicago recently learned that a block of East Superior Street in the Gold Coast's historic McCormickville District with a cluster of 1870's and...
Preservation Chicago Objects to Potential Loss of Essex Inn Historic Rooftop Signage
UPDATE: The 1961 mid-century modern, steel and glass, Essex Inn at 800 South Michigan Avenue designed by A. Epstein and Sons is close to...
Strong Preservation Advocacy Effort Pushes Serbian American Club to Withdraw Demo Permit Application
UPDATE: Preservation Chicago is pleased to report that The Serbian American Club withdrew its demolition permit application immediately prior to the Commission of Chicago...
“Someone should save that building!”
Preservation Chicago is that "someone" working hard every day to save historic buildings throughout Chicago.The challenges are constant and...
Preservation Chicago is making a difference.So...
CALL FOR 2017 NOMINATIONS for Preservation Chicago 7 Most Endangered Buildings
Preservation Chicago is a small organization with a big mission. Please take a minute and let us know about any historic buildings in your...