June 2021 Newsletter
Volunteers Needed for Open House Chicago 2021 Saturday and Sunday, October 16 and 17, 2021
"Chicago Architecture Center is excited to announce the in-person element of Open House Chicago (OHC) 2021 is Saturday and Sunday, October 16 and 17,...
WIN: Preservation-Oriented Buyer Outbids Developers for Fannie May House
"The Uptown home of the woman who co-founded the Fannie May candy stores sold for slightly over $1 million, with the buyers planning to...
Riis Park Fieldhouse, 6100 W. Fullerton Avenue, Belmont Cragin-90-Day Demolition Delay
Address: Riis Park Fieldhouse, 6100 W. Fullerton Avenue, Belmont Cragin
#100913335 and #100925159
Date Received: 06/17/2021
Ward: 30th Ward Ald. Ariel Reboyras
Applicant: Public Building Commission of Chicago C/O...
Severely neglected 1895 firehouse in North Pullman – Early Warning Signs
Severely neglected 1895 firehouse in severely neglected north Pullman.
Cook County Jail, 2602 S. California Avenue, South Lawndale-90-Day Demolition Delay
Address: Cook County Jail, 2602 S. California Avenue, South Lawndale
#100913991
Date Received: 5/19/2021
Ward: 24th Ward Alderman Michael Scott Jr.
Applicant: Cook County Jail
Owner: Sheila Atkins (Cook...
WIN: Within Hours of Demolition in December 2020, Lake Street Schlitz Tied House Achieves Permanent Protection Through Chicago Landmark Designation
"The former home of La Luce Italian restaurant, which was nearly torn down late last year, is officially a Chicago Landmark."City Council on Wednesday...
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Hideout Trivia Night Hosted by Paul Durica with Newberry Library & Chicago History Museum July 20, 2021
"While we were sheltered in place over the winter, teacher, writer and public historian Paul Durica held trivia games with the Hideout over zoom...
Promontory Point Conservancy Clean & Green (and free bumper stickers!) July 18, 2021
Get free bumper stickers at the Point on Sunday, July 18. Or email us at info@promontorypoint.org to make arrangements. Image credit: info@promontorypoint.orgPlease join the...
Society of Architectural Historians to Host Book Sale at Charnley-Persky House July 10, 2021
The Society of Architectural Historians will host a book sale at its landmark headquarters, the Charnley-Persky House on July 10, 2021. Charnley-Persky House, 1892,...

