October 2018 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....

Support Computers for Pullman Archives GoFundMe Campaign!

The Pullman State Historic Site has an ever-growing and important collection of archival materials (such as photographs and memorabilia) relating to the Pullman Company,...

Don’t Miss “Pictures from an Exposition: Visualizing the 1893 World’s Fair” at The Newberry Library Through December 31, 2018

“Pictures from an Exposition: Visualizing the 1893 World’s Fair” is free and open to the public and will be on display at the Newberry...

Support the Packingtown Museum Kickstarter Campaign!

Packingtown Museum at The Plant Inside a former meatpacking plant at 1400 W 46th Street, organizers are developing a museum dedicated to preserving the rich...

Don’t Miss Norwood Park Historical Society’s Annual Holiday House Tour Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 11 am to 4 pm

On Saturday, December 1, 2018, homeowners in Chicago’s Norwood Park neighborhood open their homes to guests. The Norwood Park Historical Society presents its annual...

Preservation Chicago Hosts Beijing Delegation of Urban Planners

Preservation Chicago was honored to host an international delegation of leading urban planners from Beijing. The spirited conversation with real-time transition covered a wide...

Hundreds Visit The Shrine for “Hard Hat Tour” During Open House Chicago

Hundreds visited the Shrine of Christ the King during Open House Chicago on October 13 and 14 to see the new roof and witness...

Ward Miller’s Speech at The Logan Square Centennial Celebration October 14, 2018

Illinois Centennial Monument Celebration Speech Address from Logan Square and the Illinois Centennial Monument, Chicago by Ward Miller, October 14, 2018It is with great honor that...

Shiloh Baptist/5th Church of Christ Scientist Redevelopment Meeting November 7, 2018 at 7 pm

Shiloh Baptist Church Development Update Sponsored by 4th Ward Alderman Sophia KingWednesday, November 7, 2018 7 p.m. St. Paul & the Redeemer Church 4945 S. Dorchester AvenueThis is...

IIT Architecture and National Museum of Gospel Music Concert November 16, 2018 at 5:30 pm

IIT ARCHITECTURE HOLIDAY GOSPEL CELEBRATION & THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF GOSPEL MUSIC HOLIDAY GOSPEL CELEBRATIONNovember 16, 2018 5:30 p.m. S. R. Crown Hall, Center CorePlease join us...