December 2017 Newsletter
14. THREATENED: Union Station Tower Addition Redevelopment Proposed
A massive $1 billion redevelopment proposal was been presented by Amtrak for Chicago Union Station. On May 25, 2017, Mayor Emanuel and Amtrak CEO...
13. THREATENED: Lawrence Avenue Sears Store Redevelopment Risk (Chicago 7 2016)
A Preservation Chicago Most Endangered 2016, the shuttered Sears Store at 1900 W. Lawrence Avenue was the first Sears, Roebuck & Company retail store...
12. THREATENED: Demolition Risk for Paul Revere Masonic Temple
The preservation community has been concerned about the future of Truc Lam Buddhist Temple, also known as the Paul Revere Masonic Temple, located at...
11. THREATENED: Urgent Concern for Long-Vacant Hyde Park Church
IIn response to growing concern over the deteriorating condition of the Fifth Church of Christ Scientist/later known as Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, due to...
THREATENED: Save the Woodruff Arcade Petition
What has been reported to be the last remaining arcade in Chicago, and one of the few remaining arcades nationally, is threatened with demolition...
THREATENED: Let’s Restore the UPTOWN THEATRE!
Preservation Chicago and the Friends of Uptown Theatre have sponsored the petition "Mayor Rahm Emanuel: Restore the Uptown!" Momentum is growing, but we need...
8. THREATENED: Orange-Rated Hanson Park Field House Released from 90-Day Demo Delay after Two Days!
The architecturally significant orange-rated Hanson Park Field House located at 5501 N. Fullerton Avenue will be demolished. An important fixture in Hanson Park since...
7. THREATENED: Mid-Century Modern Morton Salt Headquarters Building to be Demolished
The Mid-Century Modern Morton Salt Headquarters Building will be demolished to make way for a new office skyscraper. Designed by Graham, Anderson, Probst and...
6. THREATENED: Landmark Laramie State Bank at Risk
The Laramie State Bank Building is an architectural gem located at 5200 W. Chicago Avenue in Austin. This exuberant art deco two-story building, adorned...
5. TBD: Preservation Chicago’s Suggestion to Landmark Emmett Till’s Home Covered Nationally
Preservation Chicago suggested Emmett Till’s Woodlawn Residence and the Emmett Louis Till Math and Science Academy as Chicago Landmarks in an effort to recognize...