“The Commission on Chicago Landmarks honored eight successful development projects and seven advocacy leaders at the 2022 Preservation Excellence Awards.
“The Preservation Excellence awards have been presented annually since 1999 to individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and public bodies that have significantly contributed to Chicago’s architectural and cultural history. The Landmarks Commission’s Permit Review Committee reviewed and selected the winners over the past year. The 2022 winners include:
1025 S. Claremont Ave., Claremont Cottage District
Bronzeville Historical Society Members; Nettie Nesbary, Lettie Sabbs, Lauran Bibbs, Doris Morton, and Sylvia Rogers
Lisa DiChiera, Emeritus Advocacy Director of Landmarks Illinois
Tim Samuelson, City of Chicago Cultural Historian Emeritus
Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., Grand Army of the Republic Rooms
Recipient: City of Chicago
226 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago and Northwestern Railway Office Building
Recipient: Phoenix Development Partners
Lincoln Park Zoo Lion House
Recipient: Lincoln Park Zoo
‘Minnekirken’ Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, 2612 N. Kedzie Ave., Logan Square Boulevards District
Recipient: Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church
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