December 2018 Newsletter
THREATENED: Tidal Wave of Historic Catholic Church Closings/Consolidations Coming
Preservation Chicago has been working for years to prevent the loss of significant church buildings such as Shrine of Christ the King, St. James,...
THREATENED: Potential Insensitive Redevelopment of Jefferson Park Firehouse
After sitting vacant for five years, an adaptive reuse is planned for the Jefferson Park Firehouse. Located at 4835 N. Lipps Avenue at the...
THREATENED: Wayman AME Church Sold for Possible New Development
After receiving multiple offers on the same day it was listed for sale, the Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church and its 2.72-acre property has...
THREATENED: Wayman AME Church Sold for New Development
After receiving multiple offers on the same day it was listed for sale, the Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church and its 2.72-acre property has...
THREATENED: Temptation Chocolates Building Demolition Delay Extended
The Temptation Chocolates Building was added to the 90-Day Demolition Delay list on December 1, 2017 requesting “removal of existing terra cotta cladding and...
THREATENED: Avalon/New Regal Theater Requires Additional Funding Support to Reopen
The Avalon Regal Theater is one of Chicago’s most extraordinary theaters with exuberant ornament on par with the Uptown Theatre, the Congress Theater, the...
THREATENED: Pilgrim Baptist Gospel Museum Gaining Momentum But Challenges Remain
In December 2017 plans were announced to build the nation’s first major gospel museum within the exterior limestone walls of the historically significant Adler...
THREATENED: Redevelopment for Washington Park National Bank Building
Located at 6300 S. Cottage Grove, the Washington Park National Bank Building was constructed in 1924 by architect Albert Schwartz. The building’s elegant Bedford...
THREATENED: Fulton Market Grain Silos and Historic Loft Buildings Sold for Development
Once a gritty and hardworking meatpacking district, the Fulton Market neighborhood has become a trendy with significant reinvestment and the opening of many new...
THREATENED: 2nd Christian Science Church Declines Purchase Offer from Major Chicago Foundation to Fully Restore and Convert to Lincoln Park Community Cultural Arts Center
Located at 2700 N. Pine Grove in Lincoln Park, the Second Church of Christ, Scientist was designed by Solon S. Beman in 1899. Beman’s...