Preservation Chicago has released its annual list of the most endangered buildings and landscapes. This year's list includes Promontory Point, public housing sites and a few midcentury modern gems.
A Midcentury Modern office building on Peterson Avenue, one of several on a stretch that spans from West Ridge to North Park.
Once home to small businesses, offices and showrooms, the Century and Consumers buildings were taken over, via eminent domain, by the federal government in 2005 due to post-9/11 security concerns related to their proximity to the Chicago Federal Center. The organization envisions smaller-scale arts education, exhibits and performances, along with a retail space for local artisans and craftspeople. A parking lot could be turned into green space for native plants and community garden plots.Between Pulaski Road and Oakley Avenue; c.1950 - c.1970; various architects, including Skidmore, Owings and Merill and Perkins & Will
“Over 80 years of Chicago’s architectural history is deemed unworthy of historic consideration,” Preservation Chicago said. “By updating the , the city of Chicago can grant decades worth of Chicago buildings the ability to be placed on a 90-day demolition hold ... while also acknowledging that Chicago’s architecture during the second half of the 20th Century is just as historic as that which came before it.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Preservation advocate says MetroHealth should rethink plan to demolish church, historic house to make way for parkBob Gardin, a member of the committee and an influential activist in debates over Cleveland parks, trails, public space and historic preservation, said he’s alarmed by the potential demolitions, and that the issue deserves to be a subject of public debate.
Weiterlesen »
A Good Mental-Health Day“I step outside to breathe fresh air for two minutes and have such a nice time that I briefly consider doing it again tomorrow, for two and a half minutes.”
Weiterlesen »
Paris Fashion Week Made The Case For Ditching Under Eye ConcealerSeveral shows on the Paris runways embraced all-natural, unconcealed under eyes.
Weiterlesen »
Tuber's Donuts revives tradition of donut-making with potatoes in ChicagoThe Potado-Nut is BACK! Tuber's in Chicago is reviving the crispy, buttery, and moist tradition of donut-making with potatoes!
Weiterlesen »
Raja Kirik refit a subversive Javanese trance tradition for modern uprisings - Chicago ReaderThe Indonesian duo’s second album, Rampokan, updates jaranan music to match the abstracted brutality of today’s neoliberal colonizers. | pmontoro
Weiterlesen »