“We asked readers what long-gone Chicago landmark they’d bring back if they could. Here’s what you said, lightly edited for clarity:
“‘Louis Sullivan’s Chicago Stock Exchange. Not only was it one of Sullivan’s greatest buildings, but bringing it back would be a fitting tribute to photographer Richard Nickel, who lost his life documenting its demolition.’
“‘I miss the Magikist signs. When we saw the one on the Kennedy, we always knew we were almost home.’
“‘Would love for Funky Buddha Lounge to make a comeback on Grand.’
“‘The Buffalo Ice Cream Parlor building (and the ice cream) that was at North Pulaski and West Irving Park roads. This was an iconic stomping ground for my family in the 1950s and ‘60s. … It had gorgeous dark wooden booths and stained-glass windows — very old Chicago. I still long for the cherry ice cream sodas.’
“‘The ‘S’ curve on Lake Shore Drive. The view looking south toward the Field Museum was breathtaking.’
“‘The Irving, a stately courtyard building at State and Oak, built to house Newberry Library scholars.’
“‘The waterfall and park at the old Olson Rug factory at Pulaski and Diversey.’
“‘I’m torn between Comiskey Park, Chicago Stadium and the International Amphitheater.” (Chicago Sun-Times staff, 8/29/25)
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