This spreadsheet contains active organizations either directly involved in or relevant to Chicago preservation.

Organization NameWebsiteCategoryPurviewAssociated Person AContact AAssociated Person BContact BAssociated Person CContact C
Preservation Chicago: Love Your City Fiercely!preservationchicago.orgPreservation OrganizationCity of ChicagoWard Miller (Executive Director)wmiller@preservationchicago.org
Landmarks Illinoislandmarks.orgPreservation OrganizationIllinoisBonnie McDonald (President, CEO)bmcdonald@landmarks.org
National Trust for Historic Preservationsavingplaces.orgPreservation OrganizationUSAPaul Edmonsonpedmondson@savingplaces.org
Logan Square Preservationlogansquarepreservation.orgPreservation OrganizationLogan SquareGeneral (can get meeting link from this email too)LSP@logansquarepreservation.orgAndrew Schneider (President)N/A
Chicago Patternschicagopatterns.com/aboutPreservation OrganizationCity of ChicagoSite has multiple contributorshttp://chicagopatterns.com/contact/
Chicago Architecture Centerarchitecture.orgArchitecture GroupCity of ChicagoLynn Osmond (Hon AIA, President & CEO)N/AGeneral Emailinfo@architecture.org
Preservation Futurespreservationfutures.comPreservation OrganizationCity of ChicagoElizabeth Blasius (Co-Director) elizabeth@preservationfutures.comJonathan Solomon (Co-Director)jonathan@preservationfutures.com
Docomomo USdocomomo-us.org/chapter/chicagoArchitecture GroupUSA (branch of international org)Chicago Contact Emailinfo@docomomo-chicago.org
Hyde Park Historical Societyhydeparkhistory.orgHistorical SocietyHyde ParkClinée HedspethPresident@hydeparkhistory.orgGeneralinfo@hydeparkhistory.org
Claretian Associatesclaretianassociates.org/who-we-are.htmlGov/NGOSouth ChicagoAngela Hurlock (Executive Director)angelah@claretianassociates.org

This spreadsheet is a list of relatively recent news articles about historic preservation issues and initiatives across all Chicago neighborhoods.

Article LinksArticle NameArticle DescriptionAPA 7 Citations
blockclubchicago.org/2021/02/24/west-…“West Loop Industrial Buildings Make Preservation Chicago’s Most Endangered Buildings List”2021 article discussing the changing urban environment of Fulton Market, Chicago. Old factories and industrial structrures are being demolished and replaced by office buildings. Peña, M. (2021, February 24). West Loop Industrial Buildings Make Preservation Chicago’s Most Endangered Buildings List. Block Club Chicago. Retrieved January 17, 2022, from https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/02/24/west-loop-industrial-buildings-make-preservation-chicagos-most-endangered-buildings-list/.
blockclubchicago.org/2019/02/18/wait-…“Wait, Are Two-Flats Only A Chicago Thing? Why These Uniquely Chicago Homes Have Thrived For A Century”The two flat is a classic part of Chicago history and an important form of affordable housing that can be found across the city. However, they’re disappearing in South Chicago due to demolition of abandoned structures and are being redeveloped in many parts of North Chicago into single family homes.Bauer, K. (2019, February 18). Wait, Are Two-Flats Only A Chicago Thing? Why These Uniquely Chicago Homes Have Thrived For A Century. Block Club Chicago. Retrieved January 17, 2022, from https://blockclubchicago.org/2019/02/18/wait-are-two-flats-only-a-chicago-thing-why-we-remain-obsessed-with-the-uniquely-chicago-home-after-a-century/.
housingstudies.org/releases/patterns-…“Patterns of Lost 2 to 4 Unit Buildings in Chicago” 2-4 unit homes comprise 26% of Chicago residential units, 35% of rental housing supply, and ~54% “have active homeowner exemptions in tax year 2019 and are likely to be owner-occupied.” These units have the lowest rents in the city, and are decreasing in high numbers.Institute for Housing Studies – DePaul University. (2021, May 13). Patterns of Lost 2 to 4 Unit Buildings in Chicago. Institute for Housing Studies – DePaul University. Retrieved January 17, 2022, from https://www.housingstudies.org/releases/patterns-lost-2-4-unit-buildings-chicago/.
blockclubchicago.org/2021/05/14/chica…“Chicago Is Rapidly Losing Its Signature Home, The Two-Flat: ‘Now You Go Through Lincoln Park And It Looks Like The Suburbs'”Block Club article summarizing the above report.Alani, H. (2021, May 14). Chicago Is Rapidly Losing Its Signature Home, The Two-Flat: ‘Now You Go Through Lincoln Park And It Looks Like The Suburbs.’ Block Club Chicago. Retrieved January 17, 2022, from https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/05/14/chicago-is-rapidly-losing-its-signature-home-the-two-flat-now-you-go-through-lincoln-park-and-it-looks-like-the-suburbs/.
instituteforhousingstudies.carto.com/…“Lost 2 to 4 Unit Buildings, 2013-2019.”Institute for Housing Studies map of the loss of 2-4 story buildings, 2013-2019Institute for Housing Studies. (n.d.). Lost 2 to 4 Unit Buildings, 2013-2019, 2013-2019. CARTO. Retrieved January 17, 2022, from https://instituteforhousingstudies.carto.com/builder/b04590d9-8a6a-414a-8a62-0e15a459bf10/embed?state=%7B%22map%22%3A%7B%22ne%22%3A%5B41.645722822493866%2C-88.01902770996095%5D%2C%22sw%22%3A%5B42.02685388718981%2C-87.44293212890626%5D%2C%22center%22%3A%5B41.83657206848383%2C-87.7309799194336%5D%2C%22zoom%22%3A11%7D%7D.
blockclubchicago.org/2020/07/22/city-…“City Council Extends Demolition Ban Along The 606 For 6 More Months”Extension of a demolition ban along the 606 Bloomington Trail was extended to make it occupy a period of 1 year between February 2020 and 2021. Bloom, M. (2020, July 22). City Council Extends Demolition Ban Along The 606 For 6 More Months. Block Club Chicago. Retrieved January 17, 2022, from https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/07/22/city-council-extends-demolition-ban-along-the-606-for-6-more-months/.
blockclubchicago.org/2020/01/15/home-…“Home Prices Along West End Of 606 Trail Up 344% Since 2012, New Study Finds As Council Seeks Solution”Home prices along western part of the 6060 have increaded by 344% from 2012 to 2019, with noticable increases (although not nearly as high) on the middle and eastern parts of the trail. The western part is where th 2-4 family homes are, stock that is decreasing. Bloom, M. (2020, January 15). Home Prices Along West End Of 606 Trail Up 344% Since 2012, New Study Finds As Council Seeks Solution. Block Club Chicago. Retrieved January 17, 2022, from https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/01/15/home-prices-along-western-portion-of-606-skyrocketing-344-increase-since-2012-new-study-finds/.
blockclubchicago.org/2021/04/21/want-…“Want To Learn More About City’s New Rules On Coach Houses And Garden Units? Check Out Webinar Next Week”Basically an advertisement letting people know about Chicago’s then experimental policy effectively legalizing accessory dwelling units.Alani, H. (2021, April 21). Want To Learn More About City’s New Rules On Coach Houses And Garden Units? Check Out Webinar Next Week. Block Club Chicago. Retrieved January 17, 2022, from https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/04/21/want-to-learn-more-about-citys-new-rules-on-coach-houses-and-garden-units-check-out-webinar-next-week/.
news.wttw.com/2021/03/22/push-slow-ge…“Push to Slow Gentrification in Pilsen and Along 606 Trail with Demolition Fee Advances”Proposal to impose fees on demolitions to prevent gentrification by decreasing the housing stock of NOAH (2-4 family homes), with the fund paying for subsidized affordable housingCherone, H. (2021, March 22). Push to Slow Gentrification in Pilsen and Along 606 Trail with Demolition Fee Advances. Wttw. Retrieved January 17, 2022, from https://news.wttw.com/2021/03/22/push-slow-gentrification-pilsen-and-along-606-trail-demolition-fee-advances.
chicago.gov/city/en/depts/doh/provdrs…“SRO Preservation Initiative”Overview page for City of Chicago’s single room occupancy preservation policyCity of Chicago. (2020, September 29). SRO Preservation Initiative. City of Chicago :: SRO Preservation Initiative. Retrieved January 17, 2022, from https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/doh/provdrs/developers/svcs/sro-preservation-initiative.html.

This spreadsheet contains a list of articles about historic preservation topics (such as the current campaign to preserve Promontory Point’s limestone structures) that pertain specifically to Hyde Park, Woodlawn, Kenwood, South Shore, and Greater Grand Crossing.

LinkArticle NameDescription of ResourceCitationTopicCommunity
metroplanning.org/news/8520/What-shou…“What should this building become?”Website with links detailing the process and results of the MPC and the Cook County Land Bank’s Woodlawn community engagement to plan the future of the abandoned Washington Park National Bank Building.Freeman, K. (2018, July 17). What should this building become? [web log]. Retrieved February 1, 2022, from https://www.metroplanning.org/news/8520/What-should-this-building-become. Washington Park National Bank BuildingWoodlawn
chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/31/211171…“An old bank building becomes key to Woodlawn’s revival”Article detailing the aftermath of the MPC/CCLB community planning process.Roeder, D. (2020, January 31). An old bank building becomes key to Woodlawn’s revival. Chicago Sun-Times (IL). Available from NewsBank: Access World News – Historical and Current: https://infoweb-newsbank-com.proxy.uchicago.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=news/178D4F8B17A96750.Washington Park National Bank BuildingWoodlawn
preservationchicago.org/2020/02/28/th…“THREATENED: Washington Park National Bank”Shortly after the above article was published, Preservation Chicago added the Washington Park National Bank Building to its “Chicago 7” most endangered list (it did so in 2018 as well) and released this article to argue against its demolition.Preservation Chicago. (2020, February 28). THREATENED: Washington Park National Bank [web log]. Retrieved February 1, 2022, from https://preservationchicago.org/2020/02/28/threatened-washington-park-national-bank/.Washington Park National Bank BuildingWoodlawn
chicagomag.com/real-estate/March-2014…“Inside the Shoreland Hotel’s New Luxury Rentals”Discussion of the Shoreland refurbishment following its declaration as a city landmark and its sale to Mac by UChicago.Spula, I. (2014, March 12). Inside the Shoreland Hotel’s New Luxury Rentals. Chicago Magazine. Retrieved February 4, 2022, from https://www.chicagomag.com/real-estate/March-2014/Inside-The-Shoreland-Apartment-Hotel/.Shoreland Apartments (Formerly UChicago Dorms, Formerly Hotel)Hyde Park
blockclubchicago.org/2021/02/24/citys…“‘Most Endangered Buildings’ Of 2021 Unveiled By Preservation Chicago”4 of the “Most Endangered Buildings/Spaces” are on the South Side.Evans, M. (2021, February 24). City’s 7 ‘Most Endangered Buildings’ Of 2021 Unveiled By Preservation Chicago. Block Club Chicago. Retrieved February 1, 2022, from https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/02/24/citys-7-most-endangered-buildings-of-2021-unveiled-by-preservation-chicago/.General PreservationCity of Chicago
chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-the…“Theaster Gates shows off Rebuild Foundation’s progress in Greater Grand Crossing: ‘We’re slowly rebuilding the necessary infrastructure so that artists can thrive.’”Discussion of current projects by Theaster Gates, whose Rebuild Foundation has preserved and reused many old, historic buildings around the South Side. Currently working on converting St. Laurence Catholic Elementary School Building into St. Laurence Arts & Industry arts incubator.Rockett, D. (2021). Theaster Gates shows off Rebuild Foundation’s progress in Greater Grand Crossing: ‘We’re slowly rebuilding the necessary infrastructure so that artists can thrive.’. Available from Proquest: http://proxy.uchicago.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/blogs-podcasts-websites/theaster-gates-shows-off-rebuild-foundation-s/docview/2568773309/se-2?accountid=14657.General PreservationSouth Side
blockclubchicago.org/2021/11/16/south…“South Side Neighbors Unite To Restore Huge Vacant Apartment Building, Hoping To Revitalize 71st Street And Beyond”27 neighbors in South Shore Chicago (from Jackson Park Highlands, which is a Chicago historic Landmark district) puchased a historic mixed-use building to restore and redevelop it with the goal of revitalizing the 71st street area of the community.Evans, M. (2021, November 16). South Side Neighbors Unite To Restore Huge Vacant Apartment Building, Hoping To Revitalize 71st Street And Beyond. Block Club Chicago. Retrieved February 2, 2022, from https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/11/16/south-side-neighbors-unite-to-restore-huge-vacant-apartment-building-hoping-to-revitalize-71st-street-and-beyond/.General PreservationSouth Shore
preservationchicago.org/category/advo…“Hyde Park, Kenwood, Woodlawn” (Preservation Chicago News Page)Preservation Chicago’s aggregate page for all news for Hyde Park, Kenwood, and Woodlawn. Currently lots of news about the Point limestone preservation campaign, individual houses and structures, and opposition to the Obama Presidential CenterHyde Park, Kenwood, Woodlawn. Preservation Chicago. (2021, November 30). Retrieved February 3, 2022, from https://preservationchicago.org/category/advocacy/neighborhood/hyde-park-kenwood-woodlawn/.General PreservationHyde Park/Kenwood/Woodlawn
poahchicago.org/property/illinois/was…“The Washington at Woodlawn Park”POAH acquired old apartment buildings in the area (this portfolio starting after the Great Recession) to restore and turn into affordable housing.Preservation of Affordable Housing. (n.d.). The Washington at Woodlawn Park. Preservation of Affordable Housing – Chicago. Retrieved February 3, 2022, from https://www.poahchicago.org/property/illinois/washington-woodlawn-park.Affordable HousingWoodlawn/Washington Park
hpherald.com/evening_digest/elijah-mu…“Elijah Muhammad house moves closer to National Register inclusion, as Point advocates call for landmark designation”Article from September about current preservation topics in Hyde Park/Kenwood – discusses the save the Promontory Point movement and its landmark status (it was nominated). In the Kenwood Historic District, the Elijah Muhammad House was nominated to be added to the National Register of Historic Places list.Belanger, C. (2021, September 22). Elijah Muhammad house moves closer to National Register inclusion, as Point advocates call for landmark designation. Hyde Park Herald. Retrieved February 2, 2022, from https://www.hpherald.com/evening_digest/elijah-muhammad-house-moves-closer-to-national-register-inclusion-as-point-advocates-call-for-landmark/article_6e8fbfa6-1bf6-11ec-8229-0b80a0c43bb5.html.Specific Site PreservationHyde Park/Kenwood

This spreadsheet is a list of books and articles, and maps of preservation sites and areas in Chicago. The other books and articles focus on different features and issues of historic preservation in the United States, as well as current issues and initiatives being discussed in the national context.

Link to ResourceResource NamesDescriptionAPA 7 CitationISBN (If applicable)
amazon.com/dp/B01LAZ9E6Y/ref=dp-kindl…The Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation is Reviving America’s CommunitiesRecommended by National Trust for Historic Preservation.Meeks, S., & Murphy, K. C. (2016). The Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation is reviving America’s communities. Island Press/Center for Resource Economics.9781610918268
amazon.com/Giving-Preservation-Histor…Giving Preservation a History: Histories of Historic Preservation in the United StatesRecommended by National Trust for Historic Preservation.Mason, R., & Page, M. (2020). Giving preservation a history: Histories of Historic Preservation in the United States. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.9780367025823
amazon.com/Keeping-Time-History-Prese…Keeping time: The history and Theory of Preservation in AmericaRecommended by National Trust for Historic Preservation.Murtagh, W. J. (2010). Keeping time: The history and theory of preservation in America. John Wiley.9780471473770
amazon.com/Place-Race-Story-Historic-…Place, Race, and Story: Essays on the Past and Future of Historic PreservationRecommended by National Trust for Historic Preservation.Kaufman, N. (2009). Place, race, and story: Essays on the past and future of Historic Preservation. Routledge.9780415965408
amazon.com/Politics-Historic-District…The Politics of Historic Districts: A Primer for Grassroots PreservationRecommended by National Trust for Historic Preservation.Schmickle, W. E. (2007). The politics of historic districts: A Primer for Grassroots Preservation. AltaMira Press.9780759107564
amazon.com/Preservation-Politics-Hist…Preservation Politics: Keeping Historic Districts VitalRecommended by National Trust for Historic Preservation.Schmickle, B. (2012). Preservation politics: Keeping historic districts vital. AltaMira Press.9780759120525
amazon.com/dp/B010ZX93N6/ref=dp-kindl…A Field Guide to American Houses (Revised): The Definitive Guide to Identifying and Understanding America’s Domestic ArchitectureRecommended by National Trust for Historic Preservation.McAlester, Virginia Savage. A Field Guide to American Houses (Revised): The Definitive Guide to Identifying and Understanding America’s Domestic Architecture. Expanded edition. Knopf, 2015.9781400043590
amazon.com/Economics-Historic-Preserv…The Economics of Historic Preservation: A Community Leader’s GuideRecommended by National Trust for Historic Preservation.Rypkema, Donovan D. The Economics of Historic Preservation: A Community Leader’s Guide. 2nd edition. Washington, D.C: National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2005.9780891333883
amazon.com/dp/B079WC2D7P/ref=dp-kindl…Historic Preservation, Third Edition: An Introduction to Its History, Principles, and PracticeRecommended by National Trust for Historic Preservation.Tyler, Norman Norm. Historic Preservation, Third Edition: An Introduction to Its History, Principles, and Practice. Third edition. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2018.9780393712971
historicpreservationchicago.com/hist_…“Historic Districts in Chicago”List of Chicago historic districts.Historic Districts in Chicago. Granacki Historic Consultants. (n.d.). Retrieved February 6, 2022, from http://www.historicpreservationchicago.com/hist_distr_chicago.html.

This spreadsheet is a list of books addressing Chicago-specific preservation topics.

LinkBook NameISBNAuthorCitation (APA)Description
amazon.com/Lost-Chicago-David-Garrard…Lost Chicago978-0-22649-432-6David Garard LoweLowe, D. (2010). Lost Chicago. The Univ. of Chicago Press.Discussion of Chicago architectural history in the wake of demolition and replacement
amazon.com/ReZoning-Chicagos-Modernis…ReZoning Chicago’s Modernisms978-1-45654-081-4Sherry TierneyTierney, S. (2008). Rezoning Chicago’s Modernisms: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Remment Koolhaas, the Iit campus and its bronzeville prehistory (1914-2003).Discussion of urban renewal and the destruction of parts of Bronzeville during the construction of IIT
amazon.com/They-All-Fall-Down-Archite…They All Fall Down978-0471144267Richard CahanCahan, R. (1994). They all fall down: Richard Nickel’s struggle to save America’s architecture. Preservation Press.Biography of Richard Nickel, who is credited by many of the sources with igniting the modern Chicago historic preservation movement with his (futile) activism to preserve the Garrick Theater.
battleoflincolnpark.comThe Battle of Lincoln Park: Urban Renewal and Gentrification in Chicago978-1-94874-209-2Daniel Kay HertzHertz, D. K. (2018). The Battle of Lincoln Park: Urban Renewal and gentrification in Chicago. Belt Publishing.History of urban renewal, neighborhood change, and displacement in Lincoln park from the early to the late 20th century involving government and community actors.
upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/th…The City as Campus: Urbanism and Higher Education in Chicago 978-0-8166-6564-8Sharon HaarHaar, S. (2011). The city as Campus Urbanism and Higher Education in Chicago. University of Minnesota Press.Discussion of university urban renewal efforts, efforts that have implications for preservation of historic buildings (i.e. those that survived urban renewal-era demolition). Relevant Chapters: Chapters 3 and 4: Urban renewal in Chicago; Chapter 7: contemporary Chicago-based university activities in the Loop (mention of architecture in the context of city architectural styles); Conclusion (subheader: “Repairing the Wounds of Urban Renewal”)

This spreadsheet is a list of social media accounts that publish content about preservation content. Many accounts are either official social media for preservation organizations listed in the above tab or the social media of people who lead those organizations.

Organization/Individual NamePlatformUsernameTwitter Description
Preservation Chicago: Love Your City Fiercely!Twitter@Pres_ChicagoOrganization Social Media
Landmarks IllinoisTwitter@landmarksillOrganization Social Media
Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical SocietyTwitter@RPWRHSOrganization Social Media
Saving PlacesTwitter@SavingPlacesOrganization Social Media (Twitter for the National Trust for Historic Preservation)
Preservation FuturesTwitter@presfuturesOrganization Social Media
Elizabeth BlasiusTwitter@blaservationsOrganization Social Media
Block Club ChicagoTwitter@BlockClubCHIOrganization Social Media
WBEZTwitter@WBEZOrganization Social Media
Chicago Sun-TimesTwitter@SuntimesOrganization Social Media
Chicago TribuneTwitter@chicagotribuneOrganization Social Media