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This week Joseph and Nathan are joined by local architecture influencer Steve (otherwise known as Marquisdefacade) to discuss historic preservation. They begin by weighing the pros and cons of historic preservation before detailing how the historic preservation movement in Chicago succeeded (or failed) to preserve the neighborhoods of Old Town, Bronzeville, and Logan Square. Amongst other things they discuss how Logan Square Preservation uses “preservation” to advance their NIMBY agenda in Logan Square, how Jober’s Canyon in Omaha, NE got demolished despite being listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and how 9 highrises and skyscrapers in Chicago could potentially become the Early Chicago Skyscrapers UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Links:

Marquisdefacade’s Instagram

The Marquisdefacade Podcast 

Historic Preservation - Treating the Symptom Instead of the Cause by Andrew Price

Housing experts say there just aren't enough homes in the U.S. by By Mary Louise Kelly

Glasner Studio Virtual Tour

The Architectural Record - 1907 (the article contrasting NYC and Chicago apartment buildings)

Proposed Tower In Old Town Gets More Brick, Warmer Colors, But Traffic Concerns Persist by Jake Wittich

Losing Track by J. W. Mason

WIN: Logan Square Preservation Raises Funds to Restore Church’s Stained Glass

Andy Schneider, President Of Logan Square Preservation, Running For 1st Ward Alderperson by Mina Bloom

Plan To Preserve Building Character On Milwaukee Avenue In Logan Square, Avondale Moves Forward by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

Historic structures are set to be demolished at Wells/Superior by Lukas Kugler

Artwork:

Photo provided by Marquisdefacade 

Recorded on 12/29/2024