September 2020 Newsletter
LOSS: Problematic New Precedent After Wells Street Horse Stable’s Landmark Status is Removed to Allow New Construction
"Neighbors say the Old Town Triangle’s historical integrity is under threat by an “unprecedented” decision to remove a former stable’s landmark status, allowing a...
LOSS: Questionable Circumstances Surrounding Emergency Demolition of Contributing Building in Chicago Landmark District
From the Newsletter of 43rd Ward Alderman Michele Smith
"Those of you who live in the Mid-North Landmark District know about the demolition of 2107...
WIN: Laramie State Bank Selected for Design Competition by Chicago-Midwest Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (Chicago 7 2019)
"The Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is pleased to announce the second annual Chicago-Midwest ICAA Design Competition, which is...
LOSS: After 98 years, Southport Lanes has Closing
"Southport Lanes has lasted nearly a century by evolving, at various times serving as a tavern, bowling alley, speak-easy, brothel and illegal off-track horse...
THREATENED: Francis Parker School Consolidates Control Over Historic Belden Courtyard Buildings
"Francis W. Parker School has been accused of attempting a “hostile” neighborhood takeover while trying to expand its campus — but representatives said Wednesday...
THREATENED: St. Adalbert Church Redevelopment Deal Falls Through (Chicago 7 2014, 2016 & 2019)
"A developer’s $4 million deal to buy the historic St. Adalbert Catholic Church property in Pilsen is no longer on the table, marking a...
WIN: Preservation-Sensitive Jefferson Park Firehouse Redevelopment Plan Survives Counter Offers
"City officials Tuesday defended a decision to sell a former firehouse in Jefferson Park effectively for $10 and turning down an offer of $300,000...
THREATENED: Will The Palmer House Survive?
"The great Chicago Tribune critic Claudia Cassidy lived at the Drake Hotel. Touring Broadway celebrities would dine with Sun-Times columnist Irv Kupcinet at the...
WIN: Campaign to Create the Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Releases Analysis of Chicago Sites For Eventual Park Visitor Center
"The Campaign to Create the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park has released a report identifying sites in Chicago associated with Julius...
WIN: Long Vacant Frank Lloyd Wright Foster House Sold to Preservation-Oriented Buyer
"A historic Far South Side home designed by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright was sold earlier this month for less than $200,000 after spending...