Anyone up for another "what does a building need to be considered historical" debate?
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/10...derman-fuming/
Neighbors Fuming After Historic Old Town Stable Loses Landmark Status, Will Become Modern Condos
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However, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks’ Permit Review Committee voted unanimously on Thursday that the former stable’s historic designation was incorrect because the building had been severely altered since the landmark’s intended era.
According to Larry Shure, a staffer for the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, the building once had a second floor that was demolished in 1940, and the front facade was later replaced with new bricks.
“Because the current appearance of the building does not reflect the characteristics intended to be preserved by the district designation, it cannot be considered significant,” Shure said.
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Besides, it's not even being torn down:
As a lover of buildings, historic preservation, and history in general, I fail to see what the outrage is about. Removing a curb cut and increasing density while maintaining the facade (which is pretty meh, but I appreciate preserving the original building stock) seems like a win all around...