| |
The Recycled Paper Greetings Buildings are currently for sale and vulnerable
to replacement with residential development which is commonplace in the
Lakeview neighborhood. While some interest exists from developers
in rehabbing the buildings, the prominent commercial block is vulnerable to
demolition without Chicago landmark designation. 3638 N. Broadway is coded
orange in the city’s Historic Resource Survey, which would trigger a 90-day
demolition hold. However, 3636 N. Broadway was inexplicably not identified
in the survey and therefore could be easily demolished.
3638 N. Broadway, a Neo-classical building directly to the north and
adjacent to 3636, was built by Wieland Dairy in 1909. Wieland built 3636 N.
Broadway in 1927-28. Shortly thereafter, Wieland Dairy, including the two
buildings, was purchased by Borden Dairy. Both buildings were later
purchased from Borden by Curtiss Candy Company as its new headquarters in
1957. Curtiss is the company which founded the Baby Ruth and Butterfinger
candy bars. Recycled Paper Greetings purchased the property in 1981.
Photos: Rolf Achilles
|
|
