Commission on Chicago Landmarks

Final Landmark Recommendation Approved for Illinois Bell Building, Chicago’s 21st Tallest Development

7:45 am on December 11, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the final landmark recommendation and Class L tax incentive for the Illinois Bell Building. Located at 225 W Randolph Street in The Loop, the tower is located at the intersection of W Randolph Street and N Franklin Street. The tower rises 427 feet over 31 floors, and was constructed in 1965. The building was originally home to the headquarters of its namesake tenant, the Illinois Bell Telephone Company, while most recently home to AT&T offices.

Permit Review Committee Approves Adaptive Reuse Development at 4753 N Broadway in Uptown

7:45 am on November 25, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Permit Review Committee, a subcommittee of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, has approved the adaptive reuse development at 4753 N Broadway in Uptown. Located on the southeastern corner of N Broadway and W Lawrence Avenue, the existing building is the former Sheridan Bank and Trust Building, now named the Bridgeview Bank Building. The Lawrence CTA L station, serviced by the Red Line, is within a two-minute walk. The 36 and 81 CTA bus routes can be accessed at the Broadway and Lawrence stop, directly adjacent to the site.

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley House. Image by CCL

Final Landmark Recommendation Approved for Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley House in West Woodlawn

7:30 am on November 19, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the final landmark recommendation for the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley House. Located at 6427 S St. Lawrence Avenue, the home sits on a typical Chicago lot between E 64th Street and E 65th Street in the West Woodlawn neighborhood.

4611 N Broadway. Rendering by Pappageorge Haymes

Landmarks Commission Approves Mixed-Use Development at 4601 N Broadway in Uptown

7:45 am on November 13, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Permit Review Committee, a subcommittee of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, has approved a proposed nine-story mixed-use building at 4601 N Broadway in Uptown. Located on a corner site at the intersection of N Broadway and W Wilson Avenue, the project is a transit-oriented development sitting across the street from the newly renovated Wilson CTA L station, serviced by the Red Line.

2023 W North Avenue. Rendering by Ross Barney Architects

Permit Review Committee Approves CTA Substation at 2023 W North Avenue in West Town

7:30 am on October 17, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Permit Review Committee, a subcommittee of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, has approved the construction of a CTA substation at 2023 W North Avenue in West Town. The substation is located on a lot directly adjacent to the CTA Blue Line tracks between N Damen Avenue and N Hoyne Avenue. The Chicago Transit Authority is in charge of the project.

Morton Salt Development. Rendering by Lamar Johnson Collaborative

Permit Review Committee Approves Morton Salt Adaptive Reuse Project in West Town

7:45 am on October 16, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Permit Review Committee, a subcommittee of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, has approved the adaptive reuse of the former Morton Salt Warehouse Complex. Located at 1357 N Elston Avenue in West Town, the former manufacturing complex is bound by the north branch of the Chicago river to the east, N Elston Avenue to the west, and W Blackhawk Street to the north. The nearest public transportation is the 70 CTA Route accessed at the Division and Elston bus stop, a five-minute walk from the property. The Division CTA L station on the Blue Line is a 13-minute walk away. Blue Star Properties is developing the project in collaboration with R2 Companies.

1810 N Wells. Rendering by Pappageorge Haymes

Permit Review Committee Approves Development at 1810 N Wells Street in Old Town Triangle

7:30 am on October 15, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Permit Review Committee, a secondary committee for the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, has approved the new development at 1810 N Wells Street in Old Town Triangle. The site is located on an interior lot along N Wells Street, between N Lincoln Avenue and W Menomonee Street. The 22, 36, and 73 CTA Routes can be accessed at the Clark and Lincoln bus stop, within a one-minute walk away. The Sedgwick CTA L station, serviced by the Brown and Purple Lines, is an 11-minute walk away. Chicago Development Partners is the developer behind the project.

Landmarks Commission Approves Preliminary Landmark Status for the Illinois Bell Building in The Loop

7:45 am on September 21, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks (CCL) has approved preliminary landmark status for the Illinois Bell Building in The Loop. Located at 225 W Randolph Street, the building stands at the corner of W Randolph Street and N Franklin Street. The tower rises 427 feet over 31 floors, and was constructed in 1965. The building was originally home to the headquarters of its namesake tenant, the Illinois Bell Telephone Company, while most recently home to AT&T offices.

Previous Development Scheme for 4601 N Broadway. Rendering by MX3 Architects

Landmarks Commission Approves Demo for 4601 N Broadway Street in Uptown

7:45 am on September 18, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has granted approval for the demolition of the existing buildings located at 4601-11 N Broadway and 4613-17 N Broadway, paving the way for a new development at 4601 N Broadway. Located on a corner site at the intersection of N Broadway and W Wilson Avenue, the project is a transit-oriented development sitting across the street from the newly renovated Wilson CTA L station, serviced by the Red Line.

Commission on Chicago Landmarks Approves Renovation at 1460 N Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park

7:30 am on September 17, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the proposed renovation of a three-story structure at 1460 N Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park. The building sits on an interior lot along N Milwaukee Avenue between W Evergreen Avenue and N Honore Street. The site is a five-minute walk from the Damen CTA L Station, serviced by the Blue Line. Benjamin Neikrug of 1450 N. Michigan LLC is listed as the owner behind the application.

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