January 2020 Newsletter
THREATENED: Federal Review Confirms “Adverse Effect” to Jackson Park from OPC (Chicago 7 2019)
"Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies to consider the effects of projects that accept federal funding on historic properties....
THREATENED: Washington Park National Bank Threatened with Demolition (Chicago 7 2016)
"The Cook County Land Bank is still working out the details of the sale of former Washington Park National Bank site to a prominent...
THREATENED: Alderman Speaks Out Against Gentrification Caused by Obama Presidential Center (Chicago 7 2019)
"Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th) slammed the city’s new proposal to preserve affordable housing around the Obama Center Tuesday evening, while questioning the sincerity of...
WIN: Six Corners Sears Store To Be Adaptability Reused as Part of Larger Redevelopment (Chicago 7 2016)
"Seritage Growth Properties and Tucker Development Corp. are working together to bring more than 400 apartments to the old Sears at 4730 W. Irving...
THREATENED: Cassidy Tire Building Threatened by New High-Rise Tower
"A plan to demolish the old Cassidy Tire building at 344 N. Canal Street and replace the nearly 120-year-old warehouse with a shiny apartment...
WIN: Uptown Theatre Restoration Back on Track
"After years of planning and raising funds, work to restore the historic Uptown Theater could finally begin in a few months. The last remaining...
THREATENED: 90-Day Demolition Delay Clock Running Out for Chicago Town and Tennis Club!
PLEASE sign the petition to Save Chicago Town and Tennis Club/ Unity Church"Misericordia is planning a major expansion of its West Ridge residential campus....
WIN: Landmark District Approved to Protect Superior Street Rowhouses and 13 Additional Historic Near North Buildings
After years of advocacy, the "Near North Side Multiple Property District" has been approved by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. Final steps include approval...
January 2020 Month-in-Review Newsletter
Preservation Chicago's 2020
"7 Most Endangered"
Announcement and Presentation
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Noon
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The Preservation Chicago 2020 Chicago 7 Most...