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wrab
Sep 1, 2008, 1:02 AM
Wow - can't wait to see it. But too bad that they covered up the weights.

sentinel
Sep 1, 2008, 3:22 AM
^^The weights were never intended to be exposed, they serve a very specific purpose, just to anchor the tethering systems that is tied to the skylights, so I think it's best that their concealed otherwise they'd probably take away from the simplistic beauty of the overall space. It really was gorgeous (even under construction) and I think you'll all like the photos..if I can get my ass in gear and post them onto flickr already LOL

VivaLFuego
Sep 1, 2008, 4:20 AM
Add my voice to the "throw the bums in jail for wanting to tear down South Shore High" chorus.

cbotnyse
Sep 1, 2008, 4:23 AM
You're joking I hope??:haha: yes. the photo, with the construction around it, and rope on top of it, looks like it was just placed there. But def not joking about it being a masterpiece. :tup:

SolarWind
Sep 1, 2008, 5:23 AM
Looks like wrabbit and I covered some of the same ground on Friday. Nice shot, by the way.

August 29, 2008

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2333/dsc0195kz9.jpg

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/520/dsc0196fm5.jpg

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/theskyline/2008/08/art-institute-o.html

Art Institute of Chicago's Stock Exchange Arch to reappear

August 22, 2008
By Blair Kamin

Ever since construction began on the Art Institute of Chicago's Modern Wing three and a half years ago, one of the most important pieces in the museum's collection--the arch from the late, great Chicago Stock Exchange Building--has been under wraps, hidden in a protective cocoon of blue fabric mesh and scaffolding....

Mr Downtown
Sep 1, 2008, 2:56 PM
^Early on, there was talk that this project would include turning the arch 90 degrees, because Sullivan supposedly designed it specifically for eastern light.

BorisMolotov
Sep 1, 2008, 7:31 PM
Regarding the South Shore High School..
As a student, I like windows, I like to have natural light.
Learning can be hard when you feel like you're in a prison.

i_am_hydrogen
Sep 1, 2008, 8:18 PM
Upgraded Riverwalk awash in beauty

September 1, 2008
BY CELESTE BUSK, Sun-times News Group

If you haven't been to the Chicago Riverwalk lately, it's time head to the Loop to enjoy the new and venerable attractions waiting for you along the river's edge.

To make Chicago's "second lakefront" - as Mayor Richard Daley calls it - more enjoyable, the city has been progressively working on a plan that envisions creating a continuous riverwalk on the south bank from Michigan Avenue to Lake Street. Already, you can start at Lake Shore Drive and head west to just about Wacker Drive. But you get stuck at the bridges.

To make the Chicago Riverwalk easier to navigate, the city is building walkways beneath the north side of the bridges to link existing riverwalk paths. The new connections will eliminate the pedestrian headache of running up a set of bridge-tower stairs, crossing the street and going back downstairs...

http://www.southtownstar.com/lifestyles/1132874,090108riverwalk.article

jjk1103
Sep 2, 2008, 1:42 AM
I was privileged enough to be given a site tour of this building on 8/22 (I will be posting pictures relatively soon) and was told that Turner will be turning over the building to the AIC on October 25, by which the building will essentially be done (core-shell and basic interior finishes) - the AIC then contracts their own interiors and curatorial consultants/contractors which will start working on installations and such all the way until the grand opening on May 16, 2009.

It's truly a gorgeous building inside with some genius architectural/engineering components..

.....Great, can't wait to see the pics ......can you tell us what is going on with the bridge ? .....they have had those temporary supports up all summer....is the bridge considered to be part of the building (and to be completed on Oct 22nd as well ??)

sentinel
Sep 3, 2008, 3:12 AM
here you go bitches..er..friends :D - as promised

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2823495216_9f676df85e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/2823487928_afaaf31e38_b.jpg
Second floor gallery facing Millenium Park - the second floor ceiling is re-enforced concrete with the lighting track embedded in the concrete form - compare this with the image above of a 3rd floor gallery with the skylights and 'flying carpet' fins above.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2823479558_860a4e89a1_b.jpg
The maroon rectangle is one of the structural counterweights that are embedded within the walls that support "Main Street"

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2823465510_afc7459379_b.jpg
Second floor view of 'Main Street'

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2823452664_92a6f7d12f_b.jpg
Third floor roof deck view of Nichols bridge

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/2822616349_850e619844_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/2823439562_0b84c20e67_b.jpg
West side admin. spaces

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2823428806_11d287395f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/2822621159_72b737097e_b.jpg
Detailing on this job is impeccable..but would you expect less for nearly $400 million??

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2823500160_c818578db9_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2822659891_c16e5f3503_b.jpg
South side view

Hope you've enjoyed - all in all this is a STUNNING and enviable addition to Chicago's artistic heritage - as always please reference the source if you copy these (and please use discretion as this is still an active construction site and I'd like to minimize any potential liability...I'd like to keep my job, thank you).

VivaLFuego
Sep 3, 2008, 4:07 AM
Thanks for sharing, sent

Tom Servo
Sep 3, 2008, 4:45 AM
awesome fotos!

opinions: wow... wow... and whoa... 10/10?

schwerve
Sep 3, 2008, 4:53 AM
when everything's completed, that might be the single best view in the city....

honte
Sep 3, 2008, 5:54 AM
Sentinel, thanks for the photos. I think it's a fine addition to the city, although I think in my book it's going to fall a touch short of greatness. I'm guessing I'll give it 8/10, and that's only after ignoring the stuff it mercilessly replaced. It's a Piano building, but not an especially distinguished Piano building.

Thanks also for responding to my structural question.

____

GREAT NEWS for anyone who loves Chicago - coming soon to a Landmarks meeting near you, the city will be discussing and likely designating a very large swath of Lower River North as a landmark district. This district, which comes up frequently on this forum, was first advocated for by the preservation community (I believe) over 6 years ago. This will focus development in River North to more controlled areas, hopefully push demand higher (yielding taller and more impressive buildings), and of course protect a major historic asset of the city's past.

The district is largely centered between Franklin and Dearborn Streets, and in the vicinity of Kinzie, Hubbard, Illinois and Grand. Not everything noteworthy would be protected (and those of you paying close attention will notice some glaring omissions that reek of political connectedness), but a good chunk of it is going to be saved. Frankly, we're lucky so much of this place survives at all.

sentinel
Sep 3, 2008, 6:39 AM
Thanks all...and here's some more!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2165/2823489234_a04cf6d8d3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2822642313_3c30356deb_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/2822637959_1e33deb6ff_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/2822624399_15da5e225c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/2823432698_5a580c3323_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/2822587457_8220e049f2_b.jpg

nomarandlee
Sep 3, 2008, 7:30 AM
:cheers:
Awesome news on the River North preservation Honte. We can we learn more specifics perhaps? Any idea which buildings could be glaring omissions?

2PRUROCKS!
Sep 3, 2008, 1:31 PM
Thanks for the wonderful pics Sentinel! That third floor overlooking MP would be a wonderful place to host the IOC for a lunch or dinner in April on their visit to Chicago.

the urban politician
Sep 3, 2008, 2:02 PM
Great update & much appreciated photos, Sentinel

GREAT NEWS for anyone who loves Chicago - coming soon to a Landmarks meeting near you, the city will be discussing and likely designating a very large swath of Lower River North as a landmark district. This district, which comes up frequently on this forum, was first advocated for by the preservation community (I believe) over 6 years ago. This will focus development in River North to more controlled areas, hopefully push demand higher (yielding taller and more impressive buildings), and of course protect a major historic asset of the city's past.

The district is largely centered between Franklin and Dearborn Streets, and in the vicinity of Kinzie, Hubbard, Illinois and Grand. Not everything noteworthy would be protected (and those of you paying close attention will notice some glaring omissions that reek of political connectedness), but a good chunk of it is going to be saved. Frankly, we're lucky so much of this place survives at all.

^ Yeah, Crains has an article about this today. Great news! Not only will this protect these historic streetscapes, but it will hopefully force the redevelopment of some of those crappy parking lots and garages that remain in River North, esp since these historic buildings will be off-limits. That's really what I'm looking forward to seeing.

VivaLFuego
Sep 3, 2008, 2:13 PM
GREAT NEWS for anyone who loves Chicago - coming soon to a Landmarks meeting near you, the city will be discussing and likely designating a very large swath of Lower River North as a landmark district. This district, which comes up frequently on this forum, was first advocated for by the preservation community (I believe) over 6 years ago. This will focus development in River North to more controlled areas, hopefully push demand higher (yielding taller and more impressive buildings), and of course protect a major historic asset of the city's past.

The district is largely centered between Franklin and Dearborn Streets, and in the vicinity of Kinzie, Hubbard, Illinois and Grand. Not everything noteworthy would be protected (and those of you paying close attention will notice some glaring omissions that reek of political connectedness), but a good chunk of it is going to be saved. Frankly, we're lucky so much of this place survives at all.

This is exciting. Are properties owners (i.e. "Friedman") on board with this? Hubbard and Clark in particular have some incredible preserved stretches.

honte
Sep 3, 2008, 2:47 PM
^ At this point, it seems rather a non-issue. I expect them to be able to push this through even without owner consent. The district is so strong (meets virtually all of the landmarking criteria), I don't expect there to be any way to defeat it legally. Yes, almost all of the Friedman properties are in there. I don't expect him to be on-board - I would expect him to argue that some of his stuff is "below par" or "sub-grade," not at "highest and best use," and "not historic." This will reveal a lot of true colors in the area.

Here is a link to TUP's article: http://www.chicagorealestatedaily.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=30840 It will answer a lot of questions. Be careful with the map, however, which is not very clear and not exactly what I've seen so far.

@nomarandlee: The Crain's article mentions one of the "glaring omissions" that really ticked me off. Some others from my preliminary information: NW corner of State and Kinzie, NE corner of Wells / Hubbard, many properties west of Wells, the Reader Building and building that houses the Jazz Record Mart. Some of this has simply to do the time limitations of the Commission. Overall, it's an incredible advance for the city and they could pick up more of these later in an extension.

Another point that needs to be watched closely is which buildings are "non contributing" members of the district. A fair number of these buildings have been altered somewhat, which might be giving false hope.

By the way, I know we love to hate on Reilly, but Natarus was the chief reason this didn't happen decades ago.

@Sentinel: Is that a Door casing???

VivaLFuego
Sep 3, 2008, 3:42 PM
By the way, I know we love to hate on Reilly, but Natarus was the chief reason this didn't happen decades ago.



Agreed - in terms of preservation, Reilly is an improvement over Natarus, but I'd feel better if I could believe Reilly's preservation bonafides had anything to do with actual appreciation of the streetscape, architecture, and history, rather than merely a combination of pandermania and anti-development fervor.
See: Esquire Theater.

Nowhereman1280
Sep 3, 2008, 4:35 PM
Cool Time Lapse of the Jesuit Residence at Loyola University being torn down over the summer:

http://webapps.luc.edu/ignation/video_detail.cfm?id=1367045801#

honte
Sep 3, 2008, 5:53 PM
Agreed - in terms of preservation, Reilly is an improvement over Natarus, but I'd feel better if I could believe Reilly's preservation bonafides had anything to do with actual appreciation of the streetscape, architecture, and history, rather than merely a combination of pandermania and anti-development fervor.
See: Esquire Theater.

Yeah, I know. I take what I can get... :)

jjk1103
Sep 3, 2008, 10:43 PM
Thanks for sharing, sent

.....great shots !!! (I'm going to renew my membership immediately !!) :D :D :D

BVictor1
Sep 4, 2008, 3:18 PM
http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/Home/speakers.asp?cid=3043&month=7&year=2008&rtp=/CPrg/Home/events.asp

Sep 17 2008
Forrest Bailey
"Redevelopment of Lake Meadows"
12PM
3201 S. State Street
McCormick Tribune Campus Center at IIT

Forrest Bailey, with Draper and Kramer, will inform us about the ongoing redevelopment of Lake Meadows and our other neighbors on the constantly revitalized Near South Side.

aic4ever
Sep 5, 2008, 1:46 PM
..

ardecila
Sep 5, 2008, 5:16 PM
Three roads diverged...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/2829522335_81e01fec3a_o.jpg

Trying to maintain the new plantings
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2830358656_9d87828802_o.jpg

These lightposts are everywhere
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/2829527583_a90f1d0430.jpg

ardecila
Sep 5, 2008, 5:21 PM
The glazing looks good
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2830360869_1eb3c21d1f_o.jpg

Annex structure
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2830360264_712eaffd2c_o.jpg

Alley bridge
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2830332550_e16fed7e25.jpg

killaviews
Sep 5, 2008, 6:08 PM
^^ Awesome - big, beautiful, Barneys. I can't wait until it opens.

Nowhereman1280
Sep 5, 2008, 8:47 PM
^^^ Speaking of that area. Sad News. The old Gino's North building just north of Eylsian that has been gutted for months now is currently in the process of being torn down. They are about halfway through it right now.

It seemed like they were working on a gut rehab there from how careful they were to preserve the structure. My guess is whoever was rehabbing that building went under and someone else bought it and is now tearing it down to build a Walgreens or some shit like that...

killaviews
Sep 5, 2008, 9:00 PM
^^^ Something much better than a Walgreens. It's going to be a John Varvatos store. Maybe other retail spots, too. I forget - it was in Crains a few weeks back.

jjk1103
Sep 5, 2008, 9:36 PM
^^^ Something much better than a Walgreens. It's going to be a John Varvatos store. Maybe other retail spots, too. I forget - it was in Crains a few weeks back.

...JohnVarvatos !!???????? ....who ???! ........

VivaLFuego
Sep 5, 2008, 9:55 PM
^^^ Speaking of that area. Sad News. The old Gino's North building just north of Eylsian that has been gutted for months now is currently in the process of being torn down. They are about halfway through it right now.

It seemed like they were working on a gut rehab there from how careful they were to preserve the structure. My guess is whoever was rehabbing that building went under and someone else bought it and is now tearing it down to build a Walgreens or some shit like that...

That stinks; the building added some nice character and texture to the streetscape and I was looking forward to the rehab to make it last another 100 years. For now we can try to console ourselves with the hope for a potentially decent replacement (until the Alderman's office triumphantly releases contextually appropriate and creative plans for 4 curb cuts, 30 parking spaces, and one retail stall). This site is zoned DX-7 (FAR 7.0, PD not triggered until around 300 ft in height so not an issue) and does not fall within the "Lakefront Protection Zone (to Maximize the Whimsical Extortionary and Idiosyncratic Powers of Aldermen)."

the urban politician
Sep 6, 2008, 12:52 AM
Bad news about the Gino's building. FUCK!

Anyhow, I like the Barney's and I'm definitely liking the park at Parkview west

honte
Sep 6, 2008, 1:55 AM
One depressing post after another... it's hard to handle. Barney's is the biggest POS I've seen in a long while. I'd take 100 Elysians or Plaza Escadas over that crap. In the era of Rem Koolhaas Prada stores and other amazing retail establishments, it's just terribly sad that all of this effort has "flown" right over Chicago. Nothing of any substance has been built here in that vein. I think it says a lot about people's attitude toward the city: Good enough to have lots of loot to suck out of the region, but otherwise not worth much effort. Or perhaps they think Chicagoans are too stupid and uneducated to appreciate good design? I'll tell you what - I'm never stepping foot in that Barney's building.

Next, the only decent building left in that area just bit the dust. What a crappy night.

VivaLFuego
Sep 6, 2008, 4:44 AM
^ I was pretty bummed about the Gino's building too, and I would have gone out for better photo documentation had I known it was going to be bulldozed rather than renovated as previously reported. But for now I'm holding out hope that the replacement will be well-done. Obviously as you point out, precedent suggests we're in for schlock, but one can hope. And the dagger will probably be twisted as the replacement has a lower FAR than the demolished building. But for now, I hold out hope.

I'd also agree with you that at least the yellow/brown brick building that Barney's replaced was much more... well, interesting and attractive. I'm glad for a bulk/density increase, but much of the visual interest and texture that area used to have mere months ago is gone, between Ten East Delaware, the fugly Barney's and now the Gino's building. The 7-11 where Elysian is was a POS that needed sacrificing. I'm blanking on what was on the eastern portion of the Elysian site. Ten East Delaware was probably a worthwhile sacrifice in my book because of the dramatically improved land use intensity, but it was certainly sad to see the frame building from 1871 there demolished.

ardecila
Sep 6, 2008, 4:44 AM
^^ IIRC, Gensler was responsible for the Barney's design. Also, don't count it out just yet. There should be some sort of sculpture in the center of the circular glass corner, with a stair curving around it. Because it's surrounded by glass, it should be highly visible.

ardecila
Sep 6, 2008, 4:52 AM
From Field/Water
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3054/2830357712_ac4a65b5be_o.jpg

Interesting brick pattern
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/2829520277_3cab1e9f23_o.jpg

Park + Homes
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/2829519975_057c14e97f_o.jpg

The mid-rise going up (not the best-quality pano...)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/2829518375_2d4ebaf1b7_o.jpg

spyguy
Sep 6, 2008, 5:15 AM
I'm glad for a bulk/density increase, but much of the visual interest and texture that area used to have mere months ago is gone

Those buildings between Walgreens and Gino's might soon be gone for a retail project too.

Tom Servo
Sep 6, 2008, 7:19 AM
Those buildings between Walgreens and Gino's might soon be gone for a retail project too.

because the neighborhood isn't sterile enough... jesus... :hell:

Tom Servo
Sep 6, 2008, 7:21 AM
One depressing post after another... it's hard to handle. Barney's is the biggest POS I've seen in a long while. I'd take 100 Elysians or Plaza Escadas over that crap.

whoa... let's not get carried away! :tup:



In the era of Rem Koolhaas Prada stores and other amazing retail establishments, it's just terribly sad that all of this effort has "flown" right over Chicago. Nothing of any substance has been built here in that vein. I think it says a lot about people's attitude toward the city: Good enough to have lots of loot to suck out of the region, but otherwise not worth much effort. Or perhaps they think Chicagoans are too stupid and uneducated to appreciate good design? I'll tell you what - I'm never stepping foot in that Barney's building.


i hate to say it, but chicago isn't exactly architecturally forward thinking like it used to be, which is sad.

Busy Bee
Sep 6, 2008, 3:23 PM
Since when is Barney's the same thing as stores like Prada or Louis Vuitton who pride themselves on creating over the top luxury retail concept stores? I don't think any Barney's New York location would compare to the New York LV or the Tokyo Prada store. I think Barney's is just less flash than these other stores to begin with.

Here's the Barney's in Tokyo:

http://www.tokyoarchitecture.info/Images/Buildings/Shinjuku/BarneysNewYorkShinjuku-001.jpg

Big Woop.

honte
Sep 6, 2008, 3:46 PM
whoa... let's not get carried away! :tup:

i hate to say it, but chicago isn't exactly architecturally forward thinking like it used to be, which is sad.

What's carried away about it? I love how you, of all people, would tell me not to have a strong opinion. ;)

They've torn down most everything on those blocks in the last few years. I used to find this area very charming. Now, well, I never go there any longer. In fact, I avoid it.

Concerning the retail buildings, you can't blame this on Chicago too much. It's the decision of the independent retailers, and to some extent, the developers of stand-alone buildings (I don't think Barney's is building their own space). Busy Bee, I agree with you about Barney's in particular - I suppose I am just annoyed that none of these retailers (Apple, Prada, etc) seems to think Chicago is a fitting location for one of their important works of architecture. (No, I don't consider the Apple store on Michigan to be very great, and no, you can't compare it in quality to their other flagship stores.) And, who's to say that Barney's should build junk here just because it's their standard operating mode?

the urban politician
Sep 7, 2008, 3:51 AM
Starving artists wanted on South Side (http://columbiachronicle.com/starving-artists-wanted-on-south-side/)
Affordable artist community slated for development on South Side
by John Lendman

http://columbiachronicle.com/wp-content/the-strand-artist-renditio.jpg
the-strand-artist-renditio
Courtesy ANDRES SCHCOLNIK - An artist completed this rendition of the projected Strand Artists Lofts, 6315 S. Cottage Grove Ave.

Seeking to cultivate a thriving artists community on Chicago’s South Side, the city of Chicago and acclaimed developer Andres Schcolnik are teaming up to create affordable condominium lofts designed specifically for artists to live and work in.

The Strand Artists Lofts, 6315 S. Cottage Grove Ave., set to be completed by fall 2009, plans to screen applicants with help from the Department of Cultural Affairs to ensure buyers’ commitment to the artists community. In addition, subsidies provided by the Department of Housing offer the lofts, ranging from 960-1060 square feet, for as low as $155,000.

The idea of developing an artists community in the economically depressed neighborhood of Woodlawn came from the mayor’s office, Schcolnik said. Artists attract texture and vibrancy that in turn bring affluence and investment, he said.

“The Strand had been [on] my radar for many years,” Schcolnik said. “My ambition is to restore that neck of the woods. I am very committed to Woodlawn.”

Schcolnik, a member of Preservation Chicago, has been rehabbing properties on the South Side for more than 10 years. He said he is dedicated to maintaining the Strand’s 1920s architectural elements and charm much like he did with the neighboring Grand Ballroom, 6351 S. Cottage Grove Ave.

Formerly known as The Strand Hotel, The Strand housed a celebrated nightclub where many famous jazz musicians used to play, he said.

The Strand’s developers are taking careful consideration to interview and screen potential loft owners. Ideal candidates will be able to show they can benefit from and contribute to an artists community, said Department of Cultural Affairs planner Barbara Koenen.

Koenen, who is also the Director of the Chicago Artist’s Resource, which seeks to be a resource to Chicago artists, said applicants will have to demonstrate their community commitment in an informal interview discussing their work samples as well as their history of exhibitions, shows and performances of various media.

“We want to know how [buyers] would capitalize on being in the proximity of other artists,” she said. “My goal is for it to become a very vibrant, thriving community that’s committed to keeping an artist’s identity and infiltrating that part of the city.”

Koenen said she hopes the success of the Strand will mimic that of the West Side’s Switching Station Artist Lofts, 15 S. Homan Ave. The artists community of rental lofts, which opened in 2003 in the Garfield Park neighborhood, was developed by Artspace in a rehabbed telephone switching station.

Artists there collaborated with their neighbors in multiple exhibitions, concerts and festivals and thrived in the West Side community, she said.

“When [artists] are under the same roof … you find out about other opportunities that are happening and you create opportunities yourself,” she said.

The developers are also seeking artists who are in need of affordable housing, Department of Housing spokesperson Ted Dygus said. The New Homes for Chicago program will offer subsidies to condo owners based on their annual income and require applicants to attend Home Buyer Certification Workshops and a condominium training session.

The workshops target first-time homeowners and will teach buyers about the responsibilities of a mortgage, to learn whether they are ready to buy a home as well as how to budget and save money, Dygus said.

If the Strand achieves historic landmark status, real estate taxes for the first eight years will be waived for condo owners, but the building is currently under review by The National Registrar of Historic Places, Schcolnik said.

Deeply Rooted Productions, a dance and theater production studio, plans on purchasing a portion of the Strand’s commercial space, Schcolnik said, describing the studio as a potential “lightning rod” for the Woodlawn community.

Kevin Iega Jeff, the artistic producer and director of Deeply Rooted Productions, plans to buy a loft in the Strand as well. He said he was drawn to its location, which is near the University of Chicago’s planned Logan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, 5801 S. Ellis Ave., set to open in 2011.
“Artists often lead in the development of areas,” Jeff said. “It’s great to be a part of a community that has a dedicated focus on artists-that is very significant.”

BVictor1
Sep 7, 2008, 6:35 PM
^^
Yay.

This building is 4 blocks (roughly) from my house. It's been in crap condition as long as I can remember. It's right next door to where the Tivoli Theatre (http://chicago.urban-history.org/sites/theaters/tivoli.htm) once stood.

Hopefully they will also renovate the old Washington Park bank building across the street.

And here's and old photo of the building in the article above.

From Jazz Chicago
http://memory.loc.gov/ndlpcoop/ichicdn/n0740/n074047.jpg

aic4ever
Sep 8, 2008, 12:16 PM
What's carried away about it? I love how you, of all people, would tell me not to have a strong opinion. ;)

They've torn down most everything on those blocks in the last few years. I used to find this area very charming. Now, well, I never go there any longer. In fact, I avoid it.

Concerning the retail buildings, you can't blame this on Chicago too much. It's the decision of the independent retailers, and to some extent, the developers of stand-alone buildings (I don't think Barney's is building their own space). Busy Bee, I agree with you about Barney's in particular - I suppose I am just annoyed that none of these retailers (Apple, Prada, etc) seems to think Chicago is a fitting location for one of their important works of architecture. (No, I don't consider the Apple store on Michigan to be very great, and no, you can't compare it in quality to their other flagship stores.) And, who's to say that Barney's should build junk here just because it's their standard operating mode?

About Barney's, the store is similar in style to their other new stores opening around the country. Gensler has been the architect on their new stores in Dallas, San Francisco and Las Vegas. Knowing you guys, you would not have liked any of the buildings. However, the buildings themselves are not the focus of Barney's from a design standpoint, the interior finishes by Jeffrey Hutchinson & Associates are.

Barney's typical concept in all the other stores, save the one located adjacent the Palazzo in Las Vegas, is to take the corner lot and have a rounded corner on it. This building is similar in nature to the one it currently occupies across the street, so it generally fits what they are doing similarly across the country.

Aside from that, the "core & shell" is developer owned. These kinds of deals work in a manner that the developer offers a base value for what the facade is worth if it's just a plain box, and the tenant has to pick up the difference for customization. So largely what you are seeing on the outside of the building is a combination of what the developer was willing to offer, plus how much extra Barney's was willing to pay for the outside, especially when their main focus is on having one of the highest end interiors there is.

I think, personally, when everything is said and done, BNY will end up providing a pretty active streetfront, and definitely a nicely dramatic corner with the curved stairs in the atrium. That is going to look especially cool at night. The real drama is going to be at the interior, however. Those of you who are praising the detail of Piano's work at the museum in another thread are in for a hell of a treat with this one!

aic4ever
Sep 8, 2008, 12:19 PM
...JohnVarvatos !!???????? ....who ???! ........

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Varvatos

honte
Sep 8, 2008, 1:00 PM
About Barney's, the store is similar in style to their other new stores opening around the country. Gensler has been the architect on their new stores in Dallas, San Francisco and Las Vegas. Knowing you guys, you would not have liked any of the buildings. However, the buildings themselves are not the focus of Barney's from a design standpoint, the interior finishes by Jeffrey Hutchinson & Associates are.


Ok, fine... I will go inside... but just once. And I'm not making any promises I'm going to like it! :haha: ;)

wrab
Sep 8, 2008, 2:13 PM
Newish BOA signage?

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/20080907_0010.jpg

wrab
Sep 8, 2008, 2:15 PM
Art Intstitue 9/7. Shades of the old McCormick?

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/2008-09-07pm23.jpg

honte
Sep 8, 2008, 2:24 PM
^ There are structural advantages to doing it like that... which is eventually what won Mies over and "broke the box," so to speak.

the urban politician
Sep 8, 2008, 2:25 PM
^ Sigh.....I love those Lurie Gardens.

Whats up with security riding pedways in Millennium Park? Hey fat ass, can't you walk like everybody else?

woodrow
Sep 8, 2008, 2:53 PM
urban politician^ Sigh.....I love those Lurie Gardens.

^^ Me too !!! It's my Favorite part of Millennium Park. Just fantastic. I was initially worried about the AIC addition and how it would relate to the garden. Pretty f*cking cool.

aic4ever
Sep 8, 2008, 3:09 PM
Ok, fine... I will go inside... but just once. And I'm not making any promises I'm going to like it! :haha: ;)

Having visited the Las Vegas store two weeks ago while on vacation, and having pored through the plans for what's coming on this one, I have a feeling that, unless you're strictly opposed to sheer opulence for its own sake, you are going to be quite impressed by both the level of finish and the level of detail.

Hell, even if you're the type to despise the opulence, you're still going to have to appreciate at least the detail. Some very intricate stuff going on inside this building.

wrab
Sep 8, 2008, 3:28 PM
Maxwell Street Market is on the move again
Vendors will relocate to Desplaines Street from Canal Street

By Jeff Long | Chicago Tribune reporter
10:17 PM CDT, September 7, 2008

The Maxwell Street Market was held for the last time on Canal Street on Sunday as the city moves vendors next week a few blocks away to Desplaines Street, a change that will take the market even farther from its eclectic roots.....


http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-maxwell-streetsep08,0,2589534.story

Chicagoguy
Sep 8, 2008, 4:49 PM
Having visited the Las Vegas store two weeks ago while on vacation, and having pored through the plans for what's coming on this one, I have a feeling that, unless you're strictly opposed to sheer opulence for its own sake, you are going to be quite impressed by both the level of finish and the level of detail.

Hell, even if you're the type to despise the opulence, you're still going to have to appreciate at least the detail. Some very intricate stuff going on inside this building.

Yes I agree. There great finishes are all on the inside. Plus you have to appreciate the shear growth of it. Its doubling in size, if not more than that, from the old one across the street.

Does anyone know what might be moving into the old Barneys once the new one opens? From what I hear it is one of the hottest locations for a new luxury designer store. I have only heard rumors of what might be moving in there but I would like to know something for sure!

aic4ever
Sep 8, 2008, 6:19 PM
Yes I agree. There great finishes are all on the inside. Plus you have to appreciate the shear growth of it. Its doubling in size, if not more than that, from the old one across the street.

Does anyone know what might be moving into the old Barneys once the new one opens? From what I hear it is one of the hottest locations for a new luxury designer store. I have only heard rumors of what might be moving in there but I would like to know something for sure!

I think I recall seeing in Crains somewhere along the way that the current owner had been made several offers and refused them all, confident that he would be able to re-stock the space with one, or multiple, new tenants at at least the same, if not more money per square foot on the new lease(s).

I think the general thought in the general conversations I've been party to has been, especially given the current state of the retail market, is that the guy ought to have sold. It's pretty much all hearsay and BS-ing type of conversations as far as that goes. Street front on Oak is obscenely expensive and sought after, as well as extremely lucrative, however, so it's entirely possible he can get what he wants there.

All-in-all, though, interestingly enough, while I hear a lot of rumors about a lot of the properties around that area and elsewhere, I haven't heard a single word about the future of that property. :shrug:

Chicagoguy
Sep 8, 2008, 10:21 PM
I think I recall seeing in Crains somewhere along the way that the current owner had been made several offers and refused them all, confident that he would be able to re-stock the space with one, or multiple, new tenants at at least the same, if not more money per square foot on the new lease(s).

I think the general thought in the general conversations I've been party to has been, especially given the current state of the retail market, is that the guy ought to have sold. It's pretty much all hearsay and BS-ing type of conversations as far as that goes. Street front on Oak is obscenely expensive and sought after, as well as extremely lucrative, however, so it's entirely possible he can get what he wants there.

All-in-all, though, interestingly enough, while I hear a lot of rumors about a lot of the properties around that area and elsewhere, I haven't heard a single word about the future of that property. :shrug:

Thats very disappointing. Its such a good space and I am not sure why he isnt selling either. I had heard rumors that Dolce and Gabbana was looking into that space, but not sure because I have heard that they already have a plan to put a store here in Chicago so maybe they chose another location. Isnt the new Barneys planned to open by years end or the beginning of next year? So they should start trying to find someone to take over that space.

denizen467
Sep 9, 2008, 3:16 AM
Newish BOA signage?

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/20080907_0010.jpg

Nice catch! And thanks for posting a photo of it.

Edit: I wanted to comment on the typeface used. The attempt to harmonize with Deco is appreciated, but there's something about it that is different from any vintage typeface from the Deco era, that suggests it's actually after-the-fact. Can't really put my finger on it at the moment, but I think there is at least one tip-off: the mixing of lowercase and uppercase letters - this is newfangled grammatical blasphemy.

wrab
Sep 9, 2008, 5:38 PM
^ Yeah, there is something anachronistic about the typeface, which is probably why it caught my casual eye - still, kudos to BoA for not pasting on their usual red/white corporate logo.

While we're on the subject of banks & adaptive reuse, here's a quizlet: I just made use this weekend of one of the planet's most architecturally-interesting ATM locations - where did I take this pic?

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/L1110522b.jpg

ChiPsy
Sep 9, 2008, 7:14 PM
While we're on the subject of banks & adaptive reuse, here's a quizlet: I just made use this weekend of one of the planet's most architecturally-interesting ATM locations - where am I?

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/L1110522b.jpg


:previous: Whoa!

Mr Downtown
Sep 9, 2008, 7:41 PM
^Purdue State Bank (now Chase), West Lafayette, Indiana? Louis Sullivan, 1915

wrab
Sep 9, 2008, 9:13 PM
^ We have a winner! Purdue State Bank, Louis Sullivan

ethereal_reality
Sep 9, 2008, 10:33 PM
Hey Wrabbit...you should have stopped and said hey..
this is where I'm living now. Were you here for the game?

I can't believe they put the ATM in the FRONT DOOR. duh.



There's also a fairly obscure Frank Lloyd Wright house here called Samara.
Below is an interior shot of Samara in West Lafayette IN.
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9839/1111samarauk8.jpg

Off topic...I know.....but I couldn't resist.
Lafayette/West Lafayette is a great place to visit.
It's close to Chicago...situated on the Wabash River. Lots of old architecture.

I'll start a thread.

wrab
Sep 10, 2008, 3:15 AM
^ Yep - N Colorado. If you start a Lafayette thread, then I've get a couple of pics to post.

---

9/9 South Loop

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/20080909hdr9.jpg

aic4ever
Sep 10, 2008, 12:50 PM
^ Yep - N Colorado. If you start a Lafayette thread, then I've get a couple of pics to post.

---

9/9 South Loop

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/20080909hdr9.jpg

Nice mess of power lines!

BVictor1
Sep 10, 2008, 2:06 PM
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-wed-mcpier-consultant-sep10,0,6329813.story

McPier hires planning help
Real estate adviser to cost up to $580,000

By Kathy Bergen | Chicago Tribune reporter
September 10, 2008

With redevelopment rampant on the Near South Side and with rival convention cities churning out fresh hotel offerings, the agency that runs McCormick Place decided Tuesday to get some real estate advice.

"We're getting a variety of proposals from developers, hoteliers and restaurants, and we have a desire to get some profession help so we can sort it out in the best way so that we're not passively receiving what comes our way," said Ted Tetzlaff, board chairman of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, also known as McPier.

The McPier board hired as its real estate planning consultant URS Corp., a San Francisco-based firm with experience in urban planning, engineering and construction management. The contract is not to exceed $580,000.

"We're afraid that unless we think it through … not enough will happen, or the wrong things will happen," said Tetzlaff.

Getting it right is imperative given that such competitors as Las Vegas and Orlando have vastly larger hotel space and are moving swiftly to add more rooms and entertainment options, he said.

URS beat out three other bidders, including a high-profile local team led by Chicago Consultants Studio, headed by urban planner Kim Goluska. The group also included former McPier chief James Reilly, who is chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority, and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, headed by Jerry Roper.

"We said this is far too important to leave to an out-of-town consultant, so let's bring strategic knowledge to the table," said Goluska, who has done a good deal of work on the South Side, including on McCormick Place.

McPier officials said the bid did not meet its technical requirements and noted URS has a Chicago office and has done a good deal of planning work for the city, including on Millennium Park, the downtown area and the Near South Side.

Several local subcontractors will be involved, including C.H. Johnson Inc., which has done a lot of convention center work.

The eliminated bid group will stay together, forming the Chicago Competitiveness Council of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, and will offer its expertise to URS, said Roper.

"URS is a huge firm, and one that will do a good job, quite frankly, with us looking over their shoulder," said Roper.

He recalled that McPier hired a Toronto-based consultant to advise on how to freshen the offerings at Navy Pier, and that its recommendations would've made the tourist site "look like the Wisconsin Dells, and that is not what is needed here."

That plan, finished in 2006, cost nearly $385,000. It was poorly received by the city's architecture community, and McPier has been rethinking the recommendations.

Efforts to revitalize the pier have stalled because funding likely would be needed from the state, and the timing is not right for such a request, given other needs in the state, Tetzlaff has said.

URS likely will have at least three hotel proposals to weigh in assessing options around McCormick Place.

Developer Jerry Fogelson is discussing a land swap with McPier, which would give it a site for a 2,500- to 3,000-room hotel just north of its North Building. Such a hotel would provide a southern anchor for a $4 billion residential, office and retail project he is proposing just north of the convention center.

Meanwhile, McPier is working to acquire a site directly north of the West Building as another potential hotel site. And private developers have floated a hotel proposal on the block just east of there, though the presence of a historic building on the site is presenting an obstacle.

At the same time, McPier is proceeding on expansion of the 800-room Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, with action on bids expected this fall.

In addition to advising on hotel expansion plans, the consultant will evaluate the existing facilities to see what shifts in offerings may be needed, said Juan Ochoa, chief executive at McPier.

Some facilities, such as the Lakeside Center, are aging, and the consultant will "give advice on what's best to do," Ochoa said.

kbergen@tribune.com

ardecila
Sep 10, 2008, 4:32 PM
Nice catch! And thanks for posting a photo of it.

Edit: I wanted to comment on the typeface used. The attempt to harmonize with Deco is appreciated, but there's something about it that is different from any vintage typeface from the Deco era, that suggests it's actually after-the-fact. Can't really put my finger on it at the moment, but I think there is at least one tip-off: the mixing of lowercase and uppercase letters - this is newfangled grammatical blasphemy.

Where are the lowercase letters? The only thing wrong with it is the tail on the U.

wrab
Sep 10, 2008, 8:18 PM
9/10 Marquee work on the Palmer House

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/0080910p1.jpg

cbotnyse
Sep 10, 2008, 9:48 PM
I'm hearing the Illinois Sports Authority is building a new entertainment area in the White Sox parking lot that borders 35th and Wentworth.

if anybody has any insider information please post!!!!

BVictor1
Sep 10, 2008, 9:57 PM
9/10 Marquee work on the Palmer House

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/0080910p1.jpg

Looks good. Wish their re-do of the arcade was as thoughtful

BVictor1
Sep 10, 2008, 10:01 PM
I'm hearing the Illinois Sports Authority is building a new entertainment area in the White Sox parking lot that borders 35th and Wentworth.

if anybody has any insider information please post!!!!

I remember there was something posted within the past year that the lot could possibly be redeveloped but there's been no solid info released.

cbotnyse
Sep 10, 2008, 10:29 PM
there is a form up to bid on demo of a project titled "35th st development" I dont know if thats it or not though. http://www.isfauthority.com/managex/index.asp?x=202&y=202&articlesource=202

wrab
Sep 10, 2008, 11:57 PM
9/10 Newly restored Tiffany dome at the Cultural Center - boffo job:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/20080910hdr8.jpg

honte
Sep 11, 2008, 12:08 AM
Looks good. Wish their re-do of the arcade was as thoughtful

You know, they wanted to rip the canopy off too.

wrab
Sep 11, 2008, 12:10 AM
Huh - didn't know that they were planning to raze the canopy - who/what stopped them?

And I miss that arcade!

honte
Sep 11, 2008, 12:33 AM
Huh - didn't know that they were planning to raze the canopy - who/what stopped them?


That's actually a curious question. Of course, the building was landmarked and that prevented a lot of mischief. However, if I am not mistaken, the Landmarks Commission - for whatever strange reason - was not prepared to demand that they maintain the canopy.

So, it might very well be luck that it's still there. I'll have to investigate a bit and find out if my story is correct.

EDIT: Is there (was there) another canopy on Wabash? That might be what I am thinking of.

schwerve
Sep 11, 2008, 12:44 AM
9/10 Newly restored Tiffany dome at the Cultural Center - boffo job:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/wjcordier/20080910hdr8.jpg

stunning...

wrab
Sep 11, 2008, 1:55 PM
Michigan Avenue Bridge to close during nights
Tribune staff report
7:54 AM CDT, September 11, 2008
Beginning Thursday night, the Michigan Avenue Bridge will be closed overnight to facilitate construction of a walkway that will connect to the Wacker Drive Riverwalk.

The bridge will be closed from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. until Sept. 19, weather permitting, according to the Chicago Department of Transportation. The closures are needed to allow crews to install sheet piling under the bridge to create space needed to build the walkway.....

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-michigan-avenue-bridge-web-sep12,0,1061556.story

Steely Dan
Sep 11, 2008, 5:05 PM
^ yes! they're FINALLY starting to work on connecting the river walk sections at the lower river level. does anyone know when they plan to have the walkway underneath the michigan avenue bridge open to the public? i can't wait.

cbotnyse
Sep 11, 2008, 6:32 PM
^ yes! they're FINALLY starting to work on connecting the river walk sections at the lower river level. does anyone know when they plan to have the walkway underneath the michigan avenue bridge open to the public? i can't wait.old news steely. ;) That barge has been out there for about 2 weeks. I think they plan to have it done by the end of the year.

Steely Dan
Sep 11, 2008, 6:54 PM
^ i've seen the barge, but i didn't know it was for work on the riverwalk. there are always barges under the bridges at different times for various types of maintenance work that they're constantly doing to those old steel behemoths.

ih8spires
Sep 11, 2008, 7:52 PM
I think the Michigan bridge walkway is the most important one due to the fact that in order to continue walking the river, you have to go up stairs, cross Wacker, cross Michigan, then cross Wacker again and go down a stairway. I also can not wait for this to open to the public.

cbotnyse
Sep 11, 2008, 7:59 PM
I think the Michigan bridge walkway is the most important one due to the fact that in order to continue walking the river, you have to go up stairs, cross Wacker, cross Michigan, then cross Wacker again and go down a stairway. I also can not wait for this to open to the public.you also have to do that at State and Dearborn and Clark. :(

you actually can cross over on lower Michigan (Wacker), but thats no picnic either.

spyguy
Sep 11, 2008, 10:44 PM
http://chicagojournal.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=60&ArticleID=5865&TM=66996.07

City seeks bids for Viceroy Hotel and adjacent parcels
Old hotel would host 80 studios, on-site social services

By MICAH MAIDENBERG

A former transient hotel located between the West Loop and West Haven neighborhoods is a step closer to redevelopment.

The Community Development Commission voted at its September meeting to officially seek requests for proposals for the Viceroy Hotel, 1519 W. Warren, at the south end of Union Park. The city purchased the building for more than $5 million two years ago, using funds from the Central West Tax Increment Financing District.

SolarWind
Sep 12, 2008, 4:34 AM
September 10, 2008

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/5559/dsc0025me3.jpg

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2791/dsc0016xr1.jpg

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2536/dsc0043to1.jpg

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5360/dsc0014dt9.jpg

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6811/dsc0032eb8.jpg

denizen467
Sep 12, 2008, 6:38 AM
Where are the lowercase letters? The only thing wrong with it is the tail on the U.
There was only one lowercase letter (it's the U, as you point out). That is a sufficient enough tip-off that it's not vintage.

denizen467
Sep 12, 2008, 6:43 AM
Developer Jerry Fogelson is discussing a land swap with McPier, which would give it a site for a 2,500- to 3,000-room hotel just north of its North Building. Such a hotel would provide a southern anchor for a $4 billion residential, office and retail project he is proposing just north of the convention center.

...

At the same time, McPier is proceeding on expansion of the 800-room Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, with action on bids expected this fall.


Holy s**t, 3000 rooms is insanely large. Also, I think this is the most concrete information we've seen so far about decking over Metra in the 19th Street (+ / -) area.

denizen467
Sep 12, 2008, 6:49 AM
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5360/dsc0014dt9.jpg


What the hell is going on here? It has nothing to do with the big riverwalk project, AFAIK, nor with TTC.

cbotnyse
Sep 12, 2008, 11:35 AM
What the hell is going on here? It has nothing to do with the big riverwalk project, AFAIK, nor with TTC.They are rehabbing the stairway.

Mr Downtown
Sep 12, 2008, 2:27 PM
There was only one lowercase letter (it's the U, as you point out). That is a sufficient enough tip-off that it's not vintage.

I don't think the typeface is actually anachronistic as much as it's too informal. Many advertising typefaces of the 20s made use of a sort of mixed case. But no one would have used one of those for signage on an Important Downtown Building.

It reminds me of the Peignot used on signage at the North/Clybourn subway station in the late 90s. Someone's heart was in the right place, but his research skills were a little weak.

wrab
Sep 12, 2008, 2:53 PM
I don't think the typeface is actually anachronistic as much as it's too informal. Many advertising typefaces of the 20s made use of a sort of mixed case. But no one would have used one of those for signage on an Important Downtown Building.....

The anachronism, then, would be using the informal ad-style mixed-case typeface from the period on an important downtown building. Not that I'm complaining. I generally like the idea of including a signifier like this to indicate an alteration. And I take my (non-existent) hat off to BoA for going the extra mile on the signage.

Nowhereman1280
Sep 12, 2008, 3:23 PM
What the hell is going on here? It has nothing to do with the big riverwalk project, AFAIK, nor with TTC.

They are tearing down the bridge towers as was suggested in the Eylsian thread...

Ch.G, Ch.G
Sep 12, 2008, 4:29 PM
The anachronism, then, would be using the informal ad-style mixed-case typeface from the period on an important downtown building. Not that I'm complaining. I generally like the idea of including a signifier like this to indicate an alteration. And I take my (non-existent) hat off to BoA for going the extra mile on the signage.

But that, by definition, is not an anachronism.

wrab
Sep 12, 2008, 5:17 PM
^ No - I'm just not expressing myself well. The anachronism isn't in the type, but in how and when the type is used. Pre-war period usage for large public buildings would be all-caps, with mixed-caps reserved for more informal advertising, etc, as Mr Downtown notes. Later, in the Fifties & Sixties, a shift to informality on large, important buildings - cursive script, mixed caps and, later still, occasional all small caps. The BoA singage employs the period typeface in an anachronistic fashion by mixing upper and lower case on a period building that would, when built, have used only upper case.

In other words, they are using pre-war typeface on a pre-war building in a post-war manner. Hence the anachronism.

Like I said, Im not complaining - I like the new signage.

shaberko
Sep 12, 2008, 5:21 PM
They are tearing down the bridge towers as was suggested in the Eylsian thread...

The influence of this forum is amazing. :haha:

spyguy
Sep 12, 2008, 8:31 PM
Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront Protection Ordinance Application No. 549
submitted by 58 E. Oak, L.L.C. for the property generally located at 58 - 68 East
Oak Street. The applicant proposes to construct a three-story commercial
building in the Private Use Zone of the Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront
Protection District. The site includes the "Esquire Theater" building at 60 - 68
East Oak Street which has been rated as potentially significant in the broader
context of the city, state, or country ( "red") by the Chicago Historic Resources
Survey and would be demolished. (42nd Ward)


Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront Protection Ordinance Application No. 550
submitted by 58 E. Oak, L.L.C. for the property generally located at 70 East Oak
Street. The applicant proposes to construct a four-story commercial building in
the Private Use Zone of the Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront Protection
District. The site includes the "Esquire Theater" building at 60 - 68 East Oak
Street which has been rated as potentially significant in the broader context of
the city, state, or country ( "red") by the Chicago Historic Resources Survey and
would be demolished. (42nd Ward)


Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront Protection Ordinance Application No. 551
submitted by 58 E. Oak, L.L.C. for the property generally located at 80 -104 East
Oak Street. The applicant proposes to construct a three-story commercial
building in the Private Use Zone of the Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront
Protection District. The site includes the "Esquire Theater" building at 60 - 68
East Oak Street which has been rated as potentially significant in the broader
context of the city, state, or country ( "red") by the Chicago Historic Resources
Survey and would be demolished. (42nd Ward)

aic4ever
Sep 12, 2008, 9:38 PM
Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront Protection Ordinance Application No. 549
submitted by 58 E. Oak, L.L.C. for the property generally located at 58 - 68 East
Oak Street. The applicant proposes to construct a three-story commercial
building in the Private Use Zone of the Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront
Protection District. The site includes the "Esquire Theater" building at 60 - 68
East Oak Street which has been rated as potentially significant in the broader
context of the city, state, or country ( "red") by the Chicago Historic Resources
Survey and would be demolished. (42nd Ward)


Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront Protection Ordinance Application No. 550
submitted by 58 E. Oak, L.L.C. for the property generally located at 70 East Oak
Street. The applicant proposes to construct a four-story commercial building in
the Private Use Zone of the Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront Protection
District. The site includes the "Esquire Theater" building at 60 - 68 East Oak
Street which has been rated as potentially significant in the broader context of
the city, state, or country ( "red") by the Chicago Historic Resources Survey and
would be demolished. (42nd Ward)


Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront Protection Ordinance Application No. 551
submitted by 58 E. Oak, L.L.C. for the property generally located at 80 -104 East
Oak Street. The applicant proposes to construct a three-story commercial
building in the Private Use Zone of the Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront
Protection District. The site includes the "Esquire Theater" building at 60 - 68
East Oak Street which has been rated as potentially significant in the broader
context of the city, state, or country ( "red") by the Chicago Historic Resources
Survey and would be demolished. (42nd Ward)

This mean something's moving forward with the city, or just informational?

jjk1103
Sep 12, 2008, 9:54 PM
September 10, 2008


.....I'm waiting for them to drive another sheet piling into one of the underground tunnels again !! .....flood anyone ??!! :haha: :haha: :haha:

Tom In Chicago
Sep 12, 2008, 10:25 PM
^Don't say that. . . I have fiber in those tunnels and they're piling directly above one that traverses the river. . .

. . .