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.
Construction permits have been issued for a five-story mixed-use building at 3347 North Southport Avenue in Southport Corridor. Managed by 3347 Southport LLC and designed by architect Timothy LeVaughn, the $4.5 million project was approved on March 29.
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.
The City of Chicago has issued construction permits for a new three-story frame building at 2743 West Lexington Street in Tri-Taylor. Led by owner Keith Ray and developed by Rayland Development Ltd, the project has an estimated budget of $190,000.
