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September 2016
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St. Boniface Saved
Open House Chicago Oct. 15-16
Shrine of Christ the King Raises $1.46M
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St. Boniface Saved!                






 
It was one of the founding issues of Preservation Chicago and, at the last minute, the former St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church was saved as a part of a redevelopment that will include an adaptive re-use of the building together with a new residential building a facility for the Chicago Academy of Music.

With mere hours left before a demolition permit would be released for the shuttered church,  Developer Mike Skoulsky of Stas Development closed on the property Friday Sept. 23. This happy outcome was the result of tireless advocacy for the Henry Schlacks-designed church at Noble and Chestnut from the neighbors, Preservation Chicago and hard work on the part of the staff at the city of Chicago.

Read more about the future for the building at DNAinfo here, Our Urban Times here and the Chicago Tribune here.
Open House Chicago Oct. 15 and 16        


 
Open House Chicago, an annual event that offers visitors the chance to peak inside some of the city's great architectural treasures, is coming up next month.

A free event organized by the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Open House Chicago offers the public behind-the-scenes access to more than 200 buildings across the city. 

The event includes spaces all over the city from Downtown to Bronzeville to Edgewater.

Check out more about the event at their site here.
Shrine of Christ the King Raises $1.46 Million        


Great news from Woodlawn's Shrine of Christ the King - the Institute of Christ the King has raised  $1.46 million out of the $2.9 million needed for the new roof and windows to be completed following the damage from the devastating fire that occurred just under one year ago.

They are also hosting a rally on October 8, 2016, at noon, on the anniversary of the Shrine's fire last year and also the anniversary of the Chicago Fire of 1871. It's a free event and all are welcome to attend the celebration.

Preservation Chicago is pleased to see this effort move forward so successfully, especially because our advocacy played a role in transferring the building to the Institute, thus saving it from demolition.

More information available at the Shrine's website here.
We Need You! Join Preservation Chicago





Preservation Chicago is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to protecting the architectural fabric of the city.

The organization participates in advocacy via public testimony, education, including walking tours of historic areas and looks for partner organizations and developers to ensure our great architectural legacy.

But we can only do it because of our committed staff, board and, of course, our members. 

Please consider joining or giving to Preservation Chicago. Donations or membership renewals can be sent to Preservation Chicago, 4410 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago Ill., 60640. You can also fill out our online form here.

Donors of $1,500 and above are invited to join our Preservation Circle  level membership. There are exclusive events available for members at this level including tours of noted buildings and private residences not open to the public. For additional information on the Preservation Circle and Corporate Sponsorship of Preservation Chicago, please contact Ward Miller at 773-398-6432 or at  [email protected] .
Preservation Chicago is an activist organization that advocates for the preservation of historic architecture, neighborhoods and urban spaces throughout the city of Chicago.