Month-in-Review Newsletter
28. WIN: Masonic Temple/American Indian Center Adaptive Reuse
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...
29. WIN: 140-Year Old Hermon Baptist Church Saved
After years of uncertainty, the modest red-brick Hermon Baptist Church at 1754 N. Clark Street in Old Town is going to become enveloped by...
27. WIN: Redevelopment of Former Children’s Memorial Hospital Site Breaks Ground. (Chicago 7 2011 and 2016)
The redevelopment of the former Children’s Memorial Hospital site officially broke ground in May, 2017. This $350 million redevelopment plan was in planning since...
26. WIN: The Return of Andersonville’s Beloved Swedish Flag Water Tower
After a three year hiatus, the iconic Blue and Yellow Swedish flag water tower above the Swedish American Museum in Andersonville was reinstalled. The...
24. WIN: Adaptive Reuse of Sears/Homan Square Catalog Printing Building Complete!
After over 40 years of vacancy after Sears, Roebuck & Company's moved out of their Catalog Printing Building at 3301 West Arthington and Spaulding,...
23. WIN: DuSable Museum Roundhouse Opens with Temporary Exhibits
Designed in the 1880’s by architects Burnham & Root, the dramatic circular limestone and timber building originally served as a horse stable. The current...
22. WIN: Unity Temple Completes Magnificent Restoration!
Just beyond Chicago’s city limits, Unity Temple’s $25 million, multi-year, comprehensive and painstaking restoration is now complete, we wish to recognize and celebrate this...
19. WIN: Historic Loop Insurance Center Building to be Converted to Apartments
A residential conversion is underway for the 16-story Insurance Center Building located at 330 S. Wells Street and Van Buren Street. The historic building...
18. WIN: David Adler Lincoln Park Landmark Looking For Preservation Buyer
The four Lakeview Avenue row houses at 2700-10 North Lakeview Avenue became a Designated Chicago Landmark in late 2016, essential to prevent replacement by...
17. WIN: Rosenwald Court / Michigan Boulevard Apartments Landmarked! (Chicago 7 2007) Landmarks Commission Honors Chicago’s Best Preservation Projects of 2017
On October 24, 2017, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks honored 13 outstanding historic renovation and redevelopment projects with the annual Preservation Excellence Awards. The...