May 2017 Newsletter
La Lucé Building Demolition Looms
La Lucé, the old-school Italian restaurant beside the 'L' at Lake, Ogden and Loomis is slated for demolition. This wonderful 1892 Queen Anne four-story...
Chicago’s Last Remaining Stable Demolished
The Noble Horse Theater at 1410 N. Orleans Street, reportedly Chicago's last standing stable has been demolished. The stable and many of the horse...
Lifetime Achievements of Charles G. Staples Honored by Mayor
The commitment and contributions of long-time Chicago preservation activist, Charles G. Staples, 87, were celebrated at the Chicago Cultural Center, a building he personally...
Art Deco Lawson House YMCA to be Fully Renovated
The 23-story Art Deco Lawson House former YMCA Building at 30 W. Chicago Avenue will be fully overhauled into 400 affordable apartments. Completed in...
Redevelopment of Former Children’s Memorial Hospital Site Breaks Ground
The redevelopment of the former Children's Memorial Hospital site officially broke ground in May, 2017. This $350 million redevelopment plan has been in planning...
Shrine in “People Saving Places” Video Series!
The 1920's Chicago Landmark Shrine of Christ the King in Woodlawn, which Preservation Chicago has twice led the effort to save from demolition, is...
“Beautiful 19th Century Homes on Borrowed Time”, a fascinating and troubling analysis by John Morris, ChicagoPatterns.com
From "Beautiful 19th Century Homes on Borrowed Time" by John Morris, ChicagoPatterns.com."In Chicago, as it is nationwide, demand for housing is outstripping supply. Speculators...
Aldermen Propose Demo Fee to Discourage Tear-Downs Near The 606/Bloomingdale Trail
The adaptive reuse of the decommissioned elevated Bloomingdale Trail rail line has been widely recognized and celebrated. However, its success has been noticed by...
Rapid Response Advocacy Saves Historic Berwyn Ave Two-Flat!
The pending demolition of the elegant Greystone located at 1436 W. Berwyn has been avoided for now. This beautifully ornamented limestone building is nestled...
Preservation Chicago 2017 Chicago 7 Coach Tour…SOLD OUT!
Preservation Chicago is thrilled by the interest and enthusiasm for the 2017 Chicago 7 Bus Tour Most Endangered". Even with the larger coach, the...