May 2022 Newsletter

Threatened

THREATENED: 90-Day Demolition Delay List

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The Demolition Delay Ordinance, adopted by City Council in 2003, establishes a hold of up to 90 days in the issuance of any demolition...
Threatened

THREATENED: Early Warning Signs

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Buyer Wanted

BUYER WANTED: Woodlawn Victorian at 6627 S. Woodlawn Avenue

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A rare find in Woodlawn is now on the market! This Victorian masterpiece built in 1872 is a one of a kind. You'll be...
Buyer Wanted

BUYER WANTED: Austin Foursquare at 5400 W. Washington Boulevard

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This HUGE stately, oversized Austin foursquare-style home on Washington Boulevard is overflowing with vintage charm and is ready for its next chapter. Five bedrooms...
Spotlight on Demolition

Spotlight on Demolition – May 2022

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Losses

LOSS: Beloved Dinkel’s Sign Sold For $6k to Unknown Buyer

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"The neon Dinkel’s sign that hung outside the century-old bakery, which closed for good last month, is being auctioned off. "The vertical neon sign was...
Wins

PARTIAL WIN: Preservation Chicago’s Viral Tweet Leads to Good Outcome for Vintage Orange Garden Neon Sign

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"On their way to a Cubs game a few years ago, Chloé Mendel asked her partner, Billy Corgan, if he wanted anything as a...
Uncategorized

Glessner House Presents A Walk Through Time House Walk June 12, 2022

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This very special tour provides attendees with the rare opportunity to visit the interiors of several landmarked homes in the Prairie Avenue Historic District....
Preservation In The News

WGN Radio: Chicago’s historic Motor Row – A new book about a lesser known part of Chicago’s rich history

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"This week, Paul goes behind the curtain with the authors of a new book called “Chicago’s Motor Row.” John Hogan and John Maxon discuss...
Threatened

THREATENED: Despite Excessive Aldermanic Delays, Obsidian Collection Remains Committed to Palmer Mansion Restoration (Chicago 7 2019)

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"A year after buying the Lu and Jorja Palmer mansion, the owner is still waiting to move forward with an ambitious renovation — and...

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