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May 2019 Newsletter

If You Value Preservation In Chicago… Please Support Preservation Chicago !

Preservation Chicago is a small organization with a big impact. In a city the size of Chicago, every part of your support counts....

Petition: Halt the Demolition of One of Bronzeville’s Historic Substations

Please sign the Halt the demolition of one of Bronzeville's historic substationsBuilt in 1931, the ComEd substation at 626 E. 40th Street once provided...

1320 W. Lexington St. – 90-Day Demolition Delay

Address: 1320 W. Lexington St. #100776482 Date Received: 08/07/2018 Ward: 28 Applicant: Donegal Excavating Owner: Estate of Madeline Mazzone Permit Description: Demolition of existing building. Status: Released 11/5/2018 Photo Credit: Ward Miller...

1517 W. Barry Ave. – 90 – Day Demolition Delay

Address: 1517 W. Barry Ave. #100808887 Date Received: 03/13/2019 Ward: 32 Applicant: Platinum Homes Development Owner: Harvey Grossman Permit Description: Demolition and removal of a 2-story frame house. Status: Released 06/10/2019 Photo...

12134 S. Eggleston Ave. – 90 – Day Demolition Delay

Address: 12134 S. Eggleston Ave. #100816913 Date Received: 04/29/2019 Ward: 34 Applicant: Sciortino Group, Inc. Owner: City of Chicago Permit Description: Emergency demolition and removal of a single-family frame residence. Status:...

4242 N. Kedvale Ave. – 90 – Day Demolition Delay

Address: 4242 N. Kedvale Ave. #100812685 Date Received: 04/22/2019 Ward: 39 Applicant: Side Pro Owner: Holgur Bealum Permit Description: Demolition of existing two-story brick building and brick garage. Status: Under review Photo...

2602 S. California Ave . – 90 – Day Demolition Delay

Address: 2602 S. California Ave . #100809124 Date Received: 03/25/2019 Ward: 24 Applicant: Milhouse Inc. Owner: Sheila Atkins (Cook County) Permit Description: Demolition of a multi-story masonry jail building. Status: Released...

3305 N. Hamilton Ave. 90 – Day Demolition Delay

Address: 3305 N. Hamilton Ave. #100815184 Date Received: 04/18/2019 Ward: 32 Applicant: Taylor Excavating & Construction, Inc. Owner: Judith Williams Nitka Permit Description: Demolition and removal of a 2-story, 2-unit...

1216 N. Damen Ave. – 90 – Day Demolition Delay

Address: 1216 N. Damen Ave. #100811105 Date Received: 03/26/2019 Ward: 1 Applicant: Pro Excavating, Inc. Owner: 1216 Damen LLC Permit Description: Demolition of a 2-story masonry building. Status: Released 06/24/2019 Photo Credit:...

Preservation Chicago/Biketropolis/CADS Art Deco Bike Tour Proves a Hit!

Over 40 Chicago architecture-loving bike riders came out on the rainy Saturday afternoon of May 18, 2019 to explore the bountiful Art Deco architecture...