Month-in-Review Newsletter

You’re invited to join historian & conservationist Elizabeth Blasius and LivingRoom Realty Broker Susannah Ribstein for a discussion on the Chicago Historic Resources Survey...

Join Julie Liska of Liska Architects to learn about why you should love those old windows! Learn about materials, history, and restoration techniques for...

Masonic Temple Architect: Burnham and Root Location: Northeast corner of Randolph and State Street Built: 1892 Demolished: 1939“The Masonic Temple was a true landmark skyscraper, one of the...

With intentions to be more proactive in advocating for historic places in Bronzeville, approximately 35 volunteers helped survey 400 properties along and around the...

“Immel State Bank was one of the thousands of banks across the United States that closed in the banking panics of 1930 and 1931...

Address: 1320 W. Lexington St. #100776482 Date Received: 08/07/2018 Ward: 28 Applicant: Donegal Excavating Owner: Estate of Madeline Mazzone Permit Description: Demolition of existing building. Status: Released 11/5/2018 Photo Credit: Ward Miller...

Address: 1517 W. Barry Ave. #100808887 Date Received: 03/13/2019 Ward: 32 Applicant: Platinum Homes Development Owner: Harvey Grossman Permit Description: Demolition and removal of a 2-story frame house. Status: Released 06/10/2019 Photo...

Address: 12134 S. Eggleston Ave. #100816913 Date Received: 04/29/2019 Ward: 34 Applicant: Sciortino Group, Inc. Owner: City of Chicago Permit Description: Emergency demolition and removal of a single-family frame residence. Status:...

Address: 4242 N. Kedvale Ave. #100812685 Date Received: 04/22/2019 Ward: 39 Applicant: Side Pro Owner: Holgur Bealum Permit Description: Demolition of existing two-story brick building and brick garage. Status: Under review Photo...