December 2018 Newsletter
THREATENED: Fulton Market Block Endangered
The historic integrity and character of the Fulton Market District gateway is threatened by an 18-story glass-and-steel office building proposed for the entire block...
THREATENED: Aon Building Facade Alterations Proposed
The Aon Building owners are proposing alterations to the topmost floors of the historic building located at 200 East Randolph Street while also adding...
THREATENED: Charming Lincoln Park Home to be Cleared for Mega House
If developer Environs Development has its way, the 1873 home at 1822 N. Howe Street will be demolished to make way for a 15,500-square-foot...
WIN: Warehouse Loft Across from Lincoln Yards Adaptively Reused
2065 N. Southport Avenue is a 4-story brick and timber industrial loft warehouse built in 1915. The 90,000 square foot building is being redeveloped...
THREATENED: Oriental Theatre Blade Sign Marquee To Be Scrapped
The Oriental Theatre opened on May 8, 1926 and has been an anchor in Chicago’s Theater District ever since. Located at 24 W. Randolph...
LOSS: Victorian Queen Anne at 1441 W. Carmen Bulldozed!
“It’s an old, common cry in a city where demolition and development are often spoken in the same breath, and where trying to save...
WIN: Proposed Pilsen Landmark District Receives Preliminary Landmark Status!
After many years of advocacy, outreach and preparation, Preliminary Landmark Status was approved for the proposed Pilsen Chicago Landmark District on December 6, 2018....
WIN: Waterman Building on State Street to Become Boutique Hotel
In 2006, the Waterman Building received the dubious honor of being included on Blair Kamin’s short list of the most “unsightly structures” in the...
OPEN CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for Preservation Chicago’s 2019 Chicago 7 Most Endangered List
Open call for nominations for Preservation Chicago's 2019 Chicago 7 Most Endangered List.Worried about a great historic building or home in your neighborhood...PLEASE let...
THREATENED: Demolition Threat for John Nuveen House
The Nuveen House is a graceful, Queen Anne style house in the historic Old Irving Park community. Located at 3916 N. Tripp Avenue, it...

