October 2017 Newsletter

CALL FOR 2018 NOMINATIONS for Preservation Chicago 7 Most Endangered Buildings List

Open call for nominations for Preservation Chicago's 2018 Chicago 7 Most Endangered List. If there is a historic building or buildings in your neighborhood...

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 element of YOUR support counts.Please choose...

Ward Miller Explores “The Development of the Skyscraper in Chicago” at the National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference in Chicago

Don’t miss Ward Miller’s Power Session at the National Trust Conference where he’ll explore “The Development of the Skyscraper in Chicago--the Tall Building Artistically...

Preservation Chicago Celebration Success!

Preservation Chicago sponsored a day of special programming on Sunday October 15th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation in...

Landmarks Commission Honors Chicago’s Best 2017 Historic Preservation Projects

On October 24, 2017, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks honored 13 outstanding historic renovation and redevelopment projects with the annual Preservation Excellence Awards.The list...

Masonic Temple/American Indian Center Conversion

The four-story Masonic Temple/American Indian Center located at 4601 N. Paulina Street is being converted to residential apartments. Designed by architect Allen Webster in...

15. WIN: Mark Twain Hotel Renovation

The historic Mark Twain Hotel in the Gold Coast is being renovated. Located at 111 W. Division Street at the corner of Clark, this...

Let’s Restore the UPTOWN THEATRE Petition!

Preservation Chicago and the Friends of Uptown Theatre have sponsored the petition "Mayor Rahm Emanuel: Restore the Uptown!" Momentum is growing, but we need...

Congress Theater Renovation Moving Forward

The Chicago Landmark Congress Theater located at 2135 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square is about to begin an extensive, $65 million renovation and...

Hartman/Bennett Brothers Building Redevelopment Underway

The historic 12-story Hartman Building/Bennett Brothers Building, located at 30 E. Adams Street will be converted from commercial office to residential apartments. The building...