June 2018 Newsletter
Hundreds Celebrated the Logan Square History Book Release
Approximately 300 people came out to The Logan Square Auditorium on June 19th to celebrate the publication of “Logan Square: Images of America” co-written...
PETITION: Save Historic Route 66!
I Support a National Historic Trail Designation for Route 66!Route 66 is known as America’s “Mother Road,” Route 66 is an internationally significant symbol...
TELEVISION: Chicago’s Iconic Water Tanks Are Disappearing From the Skyline, by Lourdes Duarte, Chicago’s Very Own WGN 9 TV
“WGN Investigates - From Bucktown to downtown, water tanks have dotted the Chicago skyline for decades. Once there were thousands standing, but now there...
RADIO: Dave Plier’s of WGN Long Format Interview with Ward Miller Regarding Chicago Avenue Bridge and more.
“Dave Plier speaks with Ward Miller, Executive Director of ‘Preservation Chicago’, about the announcement that the 100 year old Chicago Avenue Bridge is up...
FEATURE: Artist Lynn Basa to Create Art Installation to Honor the Chicago Workers Cottage
The frequent target of “wreck and replace” developers looking to cash in on Chicago’s strong housing market, the humble Chicago workers cottage will be...
WIN: Time Capsule Discovered in Logan Square Landmark Church During Adaptive Reuse
Dating back to 1906, a time capsule was discovered in the cornerstone of the Episcopal Church of the Advent at 2900 W. Logan Boulevard....
WIN: Tremont Hotel to be Renovated by New Owners, Despite Being Marketed as Land
The Tremont Hotel will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation and remain a hotel. It was recently purchased by Hotel Capital, an Indianapolis-based for $25.5...
PARTIAL WIN: LGBTQ Legacy Walk in East Lake View to be Landmarked
In recognition and celebration of Chicago’s trailblazing LGBTQ community, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the City of Chicago would seek Landmark Designation for the...