In this edition of ‘Lost Legends,’ we look at what is often considered the worlds first skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building. The groundbreaking building stood 10 stories at a height of 138 feet tall at the time of its initial completion in 1885. In 1891 two floors were added bringing the building to the height of 180 feet.
In a recent NFL owners meeting, Chicago Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren declared his intentions on keeping the teams stadium on the lakefront, saying, “The plan will be to put a shovel in the ground on the lakefront,” according to a recent Athletic article.
The Chicago City Council has approved the mixed-use development at 4225 W Madison Street in West Garfield Park, located between N Kildare Avenue and N Keeler Avenue. YIMBY recently covered the zoning application earlier this year. The proposal is being led by John Gardner and his wife, who own Furry Paws Chicago in Fulton Market.
In Humboldt Park, at 2933 W Division Street, progress continues on the construction of a new health and wellness center, as window installation has commenced. The architectural firm JGMA has partnered with Humboldt Park Health on this $24 million project. Standing three stories tall and reaching a height of 62 feet, the 45,500-square-foot building will showcase a curved design featuring a pearlescent green and blue facade, complemented by glass curtain wall cut-outs.
Further renderings have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 925 W Belmont Avenue in Lake View. Sitting near the CTA Belmont stop just west of N Halsted Street, YIMBY originally covered the project earlier this month when revealed by the Alderman. The project is being led by Mavrek Development with local firm Eckenhoff Saunders working on its design.
