October 2024 Newsletter
THREATENED: Front Building at Western Felt Works Survives Massive Fire During Demolition (Chicago 7 2024)
"A fire tore through a historic textile factory in North Lawndale on Friday night, raising concerns of preservationists about the site’s planned demolition."The fire...
THREATENED: Immediate Repairs Necessary for Chicago Landmark Portage Theater (Chicago 7 2012)
"The historic Portage Theater is in need of immediate repairs and local leaders say the building is running out of time."Four months ago, the...
WIN: Grant Received to Adaptively Reuse Vacant Chicago Firehouse as National Museum of Mexican Art
"The National Museum of Mexican Art has received a $1 million grant to help its conversion of an old Chicago fire station into a...
WIN: Lincoln Trust Savings Bank Adaptive Reuse Affordable Housing Development Approved by City Council
"Two apartment buildings that will reshape a busy North Center intersection have been approved by City Council."The buildings will be at 3959 N. Lincoln...
POTENTIAL WIN: William LeBaron Jenney Designed Central YMCA Association Building at 19 S. LaSalle Street Considered for Residential Adaptive Reuse
"After picking up a distressed office building near Willis Tower off the discount rack, Chicago investor Igor Gabal has purchased a vintage LaSalle Street...
POTENTIAL WIN: Clark Adams Building at 105 W. Adams Street Sold for Affordable Residential Adaptive Reuse
"A team of local investors has purchased a distressed Loop office tower that it plans to convert into apartments with the help of city...
WIN: Construction Begins on Adaptive Reuse of Historic Earle School for Affordable Housing (Chicago 7 2014)
"Developers are kick-starting work to convert the former Charles Warrington Earle School into affordable apartments after the Englewood property was one of 50 schools...
WIN: Residential Adaptive Reuse Proposed for Timber Loft Building at 811 W. Evergreen
"A zoning application has been submitted for a proposed residential conversion at 811 W. Evergreen. Located along W. Evergreen Ave just west of N....
WIN: Mellon Grant Funds Removal of United Electrical Workers Union Hall Mural
"Efforts to preserve a renowned mural on the Near West Side have received a financial boost. The Chicago Public Art Group has been awarded...
THREATENED: Demolition of Workers Cottage Energizes Preserve Advocacy Effort
" Vlodek helps run the Chicago Workers Cottage Initiative, a nonprofit that seeks to preserve the late 19th-century homes known for their gabled roofs...