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SolarWind · #**43341** Posted **Nov 12, 2018, 5:41 AM**

November 8, 2018

Ned.B · #**43342** Posted **Nov 12, 2018, 2:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by BonoboZill4

I do like how the new base for the Sears respects the original design so well.

Not really a fan of the introduction of green glass though. Seems like it should have maintained the gold of the tower or been a more neutral gray.

LouisVanDerWright · #**43343** Posted **Nov 12, 2018, 2:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ned.B

Not really a fan of the introduction of green glass though. Seems like it should have maintained the gold of the tower or been a more neutral gray.

It's Packers tower now!

Skyguy_7 · #**43344** Posted **Nov 12, 2018, 3:13 PM**

^ For the 12 billionth time, it's SEARS.

LouisVanDerWright · #**43345** Posted **Nov 12, 2018, 5:28 PM**

^^^ Nope, until they replace that green glass with gold glass and the Bears take back the all time series record, I think it's officially known as the Packers Tower.

SIGSEGV · #**43346** Posted **Nov 12, 2018, 11:46 PM**

Woodlawn Jewel at 61st and Cottage Grove

the urban politician · #**43347** Posted **Nov 13, 2018, 2:29 PM**

Tribune reporting that Uptown Theatre restoration will begin next summer

Busy Bee · #**43348** Posted **Nov 13, 2018, 3:12 PM**

^^^A dream come true

sentinel · #**43349** Posted **Nov 13, 2018, 3:41 PM**

Here is the actual story with images:

https://www.chicagotribune.com/enter...113-story.html

(Images courtesy: Lamar Johnson / Tribune photos; other photos in article)

UPChicago · #**43350** Posted **Nov 13, 2018, 3:54 PM**

That looks bad ass!!

OhioGuy · #**43351** Posted **Nov 13, 2018, 3:58 PM**

So exciting! Can’t wait for next summer when this restoration gets underway!

Skyguy_7 · #**43352** Posted **Nov 13, 2018, 4:04 PM**

^^^ Holy cow! When was that glorious crown removed? I'm guessing it was salvaged and is in storage somewhere? Can't wait to see a show here.

sentinel · #**43353** Posted **Nov 13, 2018, 4:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Skyguy_7

^^^ Holy cow! When was that glorious crown removed? I'm guessing it was salvaged and is in storage somewhere? Can't wait to see a show here.

I believe it was removed and stored away, IIRC

k1052 · #**43354** Posted **Nov 13, 2018, 4:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by sentinel

I believe it was removed and stored away, IIRC

Yes, before it fell onto the roof or sidewalk.

sentinel · #**43355** Posted **Nov 13, 2018, 4:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by k1052

Yes, before it fell onto the roof or sidewalk.

? Did that actually happen? I have read before that it was removed because it was old, degraded and a liability to keep in place, even before Mickelson bought the theater. I've never heard of it falling onto the roof or sidewalk before..

Notyrview · #**43356** Posted **Nov 13, 2018, 4:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by sentinel

Here is the actual story with images:

https://www.chicagotribune.com/enter...113-story.html

(Images courtesy: Lamar Johnson / Tribune photos; other photos in article)

OMG yayayayayayayyyyyyyyyyyyy

Busy Bee · #**43357** Posted **Nov 13, 2018, 4:29 PM**

Photo of the sidewalk marquee on opening day. BRAVO on the exact replica! This is going to be so awesome:

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Notyrview · #**43358** Posted **Nov 13, 2018, 4:34 PM**

LouisVanDerWright · #**43359** Posted **Nov 13, 2018, 4:54 PM**

Well I'll be, I thought it would never happen...

Hopefully the economy holds out through next year so this actually gets off the ground!

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Originally Posted by sentinel

? Did that actually happen? I have read before that it was removed because it was old, degraded and a liability to keep in place, even before Mickelson bought the theater. I've never heard of it falling onto the roof or sidewalk before..

I don't believe anything large ever actually fell, but when you are talking large self supporting cornice elements like that, even the slightest tilt from water damage along the roofline can mean serious movement towards the top. Enough movement and it topples over so it's an extremely serious concern for the city. The city will often put in emergency orders to erect sidewalk canopy or stabilize the cornice if even a small piece comes down (or if it looks dangerous enough).

Given how perforated the crown was it's likely that it was failing in multiple spots and the city said "either take it down or we will". Good thing they decided to take it down and store it or the city would have probably trashed it.

Steely Dan · #**43360** Posted **Nov 13, 2018, 5:04 PM**

so unrelentingly fucking cool if this all actually happens.

i want to be really excited, but i'm scared.