September 2019 Newsletter

Petition: Halt the Demolition of One of Bronzeville’s Historic Substations

Please sign the Halt the demolition of one of Bronzeville's historic substations Built in 1931, the ComEd substation at 626 E. 40th Street once provided...

16 W. Maple St. – 90-Day Demolition Delay

Address: 16 W. Maple St. #100817848 Date Received: 05/23/2019 Ward: 2 Applicant: Taylor Excavating & Construction, Inc. Owner: Twelve West Maple, LLC Permit Description: Demolition and removal of an existing...

46th Annual Historic Pullman House Tour October 12 & 13, 2019

46th Annual Historic Pullman House Tour October 12 & 13, 2019 11:00am - 5:00pm Co-sponsored by the: Pullman Civic Organization and the Historic Pullman Foundation Link to purchase...

Preservation Chicago Hosts Chicago Architecture Biennial 2019 Events

Community, History, Place and Equity, Tuesday November 12 Chicago 7 Bus Tour, Sat., October 5 (sold out) Benefits for All: Historic Preservation and...

Volunteers Still Needed for Open House Chicago 2019

Link to volunteer for Open House Chicago 2019 WHAT DO OHC VOLUNTEERS DO? Volunteer Greeters are assigned to all OHC sites to welcome and count guests,...

3714 N. Southport Ave. – 90-Day Demolition Delay

Address: 3714 N. Southport Ave. #100836477 Date Received: 05/23/2019 Ward: 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney Applicant: Viewpoint Services, DBA Brophy Evacuation Owner: Southport 2018 LLC Permit Description: Wreck and removal...

Give a Damn. Give a Dime (or Two). Please Support Preservation Chicago !

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Diana Court at Michigan Square Building by Holabird & Root Built in 1930. Demolished in 1973

Diana Court at Michigan Square Building Architect: Holabird & Root Location: 540 N. Michigan Avenue between Grand Avenue and Ohio Street Built: 1930 Demolished: 1973 "The architects of another...

Petition: Make Chicago Vocational School a Historical Landmark Receives Over 6,200 signatures!

A Chicago Landmark designation for the Chicago Vocational School will significantly help the Avalon Park neighborhood: Create tourism revenue and increase their property value...

Monadnock Building Tours With Chicago Detours Free 30 Minute Walking Tours Fridays in Novembers at Noon

This free Chicago walking tour of the Monadnock Building showcases its monumental architecture, gorgeous interiors and fascinating history. The groundbreaking restoration of this 19th-century...