Articles by Daniel Schell


1950 West Lawrence Avenue demolition

Furniture Store Demolition Is Underway At 1950 West Lawrence in Ravenswood

Demolition has begun on the former discount furniture store at 1950 West Lawrence Avenue in Ravenswood. The back wall of the structure has been broken through, allowing a clear view from the alley all the way the the front windows of the store’s showroom. Not much progress has been made, but enough to get a small excavator through the back of the building and keep the alley clear.

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1646 North Orchard Street construction

Construction Progress Update From 1646 North Orchard Street in Old Town

Construction work is ongoing for a four-story with basement, five-unit residential development at 1646 North Orchard Street in the Old Town neighborhood. The City of Chicago issued a new construction permit for the property on June 24, 2024. Urban Edge Group is developing the new homes, as well as handling the general contractor duties. The building is topped out, and brickwork is being added to the exterior walls before window installation begins.

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