Chicagoland Watch List

Archive 2002-2007

52 properties have been listed to Landmarks Illinois' Chicagoland Watch List since the program was introduced in 2002. While some of these structures or sites have been saved; others have been demolished. However, for the majority the fight for preservation continues. The “scorecard” reads: 5-9-38 (i.e., 5 sites saves, 9 demolished, 38 other). The following reports are based on recent interviews with local preservationists.

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2003-04

15 Burton Place, Chicago – still threatened PHOTO

730-40 Rush Street, Chicago – still threatened PHOTO

Central Post Office, Chicago – still threatened PHOTO

Des Plaines Theater, Des Plaines – still threatened PHOTO

Glos Mansion, Elmhurst – still threatened PHOTO

Illinois Tollway Oases – demolished PHOTO

Jewel Tea Co. Headquarters, Barrington – demolished PHOTO

La Casita Court Apartments, Chicago – demolished PHOTO

Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago – still threatened PHOTO

NWCTU, Evanston – still threatened PHOTO

Old Bridgeport, Chicago – still threatened PHOTO

Palm Tavern, Chicago – demolished PHOTO

Quinn Chapel AME, Chicago – still threatened PHOTO

Rainbo Gardens, Chicago – demolished PHOTO

South Side Masonic Temple, Chicago – still threatened PHOTO

2002-03

Assumption School, Chicago – saved PHOTO

Berwyn National Bank, Berwyn – still threatened PHOTO

Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago – demolished PHOTO

Cook County Hospital, Chicago – still threatened PHOTO

CTA Brown Line and Adjacent Buildings, Chicago – still threatened PHOTO

C. S. Dole Mansion, Crystal Lake  – saved PHOTO

W. H. Knight House, Hinsdale – demolished PHOTO

Local Landmark Ordinances – still threatened PHOTO

J. S. Marsh House, Winnetka – demolished PHOTO

Metropolitan Community Church, Chicago – saved PHOTO

Promontory Point, Chicago – still threatened PHOTO

South Water Street Market, Chicago – saved PHOTO

Uptown Square National Register District, Chicago – still threatened PHOTO

Westinghouse High School, Chicago – still threatened PHOTO

Wolff and Wiles Residences, Chicago – still threatened PHOTO

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