A demolition permit was issued on Tuesday, July 8 to tear down the Stone Medical Office Building at 2800 North Sheridan Road in Lake View. The permit had been pending in the Chicago Data Portal since April 22, a duration of 77 days before coming through. Atlas Industries, also serving as the demolition contractor at 168 North Clinton, is named as the demo contractor here at a reported cost of $1.1 million.
Photo by Daniel Schell
The east facade. Photo by Daniel Schell
The south facade. Photo by Daniel Schell
Photo by Daniel Schell
Located at the northwest corner of Sheridan Road and Diversey Parkway, the six-story structure has sat largely vacant following the relocation of its remaining medical tenants. Demolition will clear the site for a 28-story, 355-unit residential building from Continuum Capital and Chicago Development Partners currently going through the community review process.
Completed in 1951 as the national headquarters of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America, the building was designed by Everett F. Quinn & Associates before being converted into the Stone Medical Center following the union’s departure in 1979. It has served as medical office space affiliated with nearby St. Joseph Hospital for more than four decades and is distinguished by the pair of “Brotherhood” bronze sculptures by Egon Weiner that flank its main entrance. Those two sculptures will be preserved.
Rendering of 2800 North Sheridan by Antunovich Associates
Photo by Daniel Schell
BROTHERHOOD, one of two sculptures by Egon Weiner to be preserved as part of the new development. Photo by Daniel Schell
PEACE in UNITY, one of two sculptures by Egon Weiner to be preserved as part of the new development. Photo by Daniel Schell
This adjacent surface parking lot just north of the building will be part of the new development. Photo by Daniel Schell
With the demolition permit now in hand, the first visible phase of the redevelopment can begin once site-clearing operations are scheduled. The proposal must still complete the city’s approval process before construction of the new tower gets underway, but the permit marks another milestone in the transformation of one of the most prominent corners overlooking Lincoln Park and Diversey Harbor. As of July 9, there is no demolition fencing around the property. While there has been no announcement for the new construction timeline, demo work could get started by the end of this month.
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The design for this prime location should be superb, iconic and beautiful, not ordinary or mediocre
is it not? I think this render looks amazing, I can’t wait for them to build this. It looks sort of Mies-y and has the angled curve. looks awesome to me.
*sigh*
What a shame they are demolishing the Stone Medical Building. Sort of a combination of streamline moderne & MCM in style, it definitely stands out in the area as a really cool building. And more importantly, could have been relatively easily adapted to residences. Yes, I agree we need more housing and the new building as planned will certainly provide. But luxury housing isn’t exactly in short supply. And from the looks of the rendering, 2700 doesn’t meet J’s criteria of “superb, iconic and beautiful, not ordinary or mediocre.” It’s a done deal, but disappoinging.
355 Residential Units*
Yes, I have had similar thoughts too. I like the current building style and think it’s pretty unique looking. But I am excited for this development nonetheless, also because of what Drew said with 355 units being delivered. This part of Chicago is currently in some pretty high demand and needs a lot more housing.
Perhaps I am in the minority, but the Stone Medical Building looks squat and grimy to me. Like the administrative building for a dystopian prison.
I understand why this style is architecturally significant for its era, but I just don’t find it aesthetically pleasing.
The front atrium/door is bad. It’s cold and unwelcoming and feels dingy.
A walled landscape at eye-level is bad urban design. It gives the building a fortress look and comes off imposing. Never a good design choice.
The horizontal lines are a nice look, but we have much better examples in the city. 400 S. Jefferson Street did it best. This complex is more of a hot mess of tiered geometry. It’s really not something all that worth saving.
Will the bedrooms have windows? We want to know!
Wow I love the design in the render. Nice upgrade for the neighborhood. And I’m glad they are preserving those cool sculptures.