^ Nice, a more auspicious look to the spot where Elston commences. Is that the western side of Milwaukee?
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Don't know if this is recent, but the lobby to 850 LSD looks finished and can be seen into from Chestnut now. Construction barricading still remains on the east frontage though.
Is this water tower actually functioning anymore or has it just been left/preserved to establish antiquity? It definitely adds to the character of the area.
does anyone know if this is currently in use ? would this building have superb water pressure ? Chicago/LaSalle
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1100 N State, the site of the former Hunt Club, has received a building permit to finally build. Foundation only for $10.6 million but still. It also mentions "restaurant" in the building permit so maybe we'll get one afterall.
Thanks for the photos, J_M_Tungsten. Does the Wells and Scott development extend back to cover that entire surface lot? Also, nice to see another lot developed, no matter how small.
Gotta say, I'm not a fan of parking lots, but I do appreciate when they provide architectural features that sort of continue the streetwall. (Referring to "Carriage Parking.")
Yep, it will cover the entire surface lot to the 3 story building to the west. I was really hoping they would have used that parking lot, the new site, and the Boston Market to make some development that would properly address North and Wells.
Cool! This building is also a TOD so it is being built with minimum parking (23 spaces for 45 units).
Excellent, that's just what that area needs.
The Chicago blue line stop is a bit cut off by the highway on the west and the trains and PMD on the east (not to mention the entrance itself being on a tiny island in the middle of a 7 way intersection). It needs pedestrian density to grow as industrial uses decline; and this kind of development takes appropriate advantage of it's transit and proximity to downtown.
Project in between the Boston Market and parking lot on Wells near North Ave.
I believe this will be a Potbelly, unfortunately. Luckily though, it's another building on once vacant land so that's good and it could be anything in the future of course.
The Chicago blue line stop is a bit cut off by the highway on the west and the trains and PMD on the east (not to mention the entrance itself being on a tiny island in the middle of a 7 way intersection). It needs pedestrian density to grow as industrial uses decline; and this kind of development takes appropriate advantage of it's transit and proximity to downtown.
There was also a new construction building permit issued on 1/23/2014 for 951 W Huron (which is about Milwaukee & Huron) for a new 12 unit building + small parking garage. This is also in the same area, just south of the Chicago stop. Architect is Space Architects (Jay Keller).
I believe this will be a Potbelly, unfortunately. Luckily though, it's another building on once vacant land so that's good and it could be anything in the future of course.
Yeah. Oh well - I wish they'd get rid of that Boston Market and build something denser. At least down the street there's some plans to do similar things with a few of the current 1 and 2 story buildings that aren't adding much to the area.
I'm also glad south of there that the new building where the Hunt Club was, was granted a building permit. That's been torn down since last summer and it's getting annoying seeing that in a prime area.
I believe this will be a Potbelly, unfortunately. Luckily though, it's another building on once vacant land so that's good and it could be anything in the future of course.
What's wrong with Potbelly? Great Chicago Company...great sandwiches!
What's wrong with Potbelly? Great Chicago Company...great sandwiches!
Well I am glad they're a Chicago company. I'm just not a fan of most chain food places..I will admit that the shakes at Potbelly are half decent though.
^^^ Colfax is the greatest street in America. Michigan Ave, Broadway, The Vegas Strip, Hollywood Bolevard, etc. all pale in comparison. There is no road more authentically American. If you are ever in Denver you must drive the section just west of downtown all the way out to Aurora.
I started google street view in Aurora. I slit my wrists about 20 blocks west. I slit my ankles at about 20 blocks more. I am 19 more blocks in and am holding the blade to my throat.
I'm tired of the attitude toward any business people don't like just because it's popular or common. I have some towns I came from that might interest you. Try Flint or Detroit. They'd love to have a potbelly.
Heck I wish I had one street level on oak instead of going up 8 floors in 900 n Michigan
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