Here is the list of 9 historic sites and 1 government program on the 2010 Landmark Illinois list of the most endangered places in Illinois.

 

Maybe a certain Chicago forumer can give us pictures and updates on the Chicago locations :-D

 

*Bass-Mollett House, Greenville

*Chanute Headquarters and Mess Hall -Rantoul

*Illinois Main Street- program

*Manske-Niemann Farm- Litchfield

*Massac Theater- Metropolis

*North Pullman- Chicago

*Prentice Women's Hospital- Chicago

*Red Cliff- Moline

*St. Laurence Church Complex- Chicago

*Uptown Theatre- Chicago

 

Check out the link below for history/information on these locations

 

http://www.fox2now.com/news/sns-ap-il--endangeredhistory-glance,0,930556.story

More info on the locations in this Chicago Tribune article.

 

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/theskyline/2010/04/prentice-womens-hospital-and-uptown-theatre-make-landmarks-illinois-10-mostendangered-list-.html

Why is the Illinois Main Street Program endangered? Lack of funding, I suppose?

 

I didn't realize that Illinois is Chicago.

I'll do my best!

 

Keep in mind that a building becomes "endangered" when it switches ownership as well.  A building can also become endangered when an owner proposed a renovation because interior can be altered.

 

I am bothered by the length of time it's taking to get the Uptown Theater renovated.  I see people working on site when I pass by, but rarely much progress.

I know people who were looking at the Uptown before the credit crisis, and at that time they could not make it work because of the extensive renovations needed at the time.

 

My guess is the company that owns it now are still hoping to sell, and are probably doing minimal repairs to make it more attractive for sale.

Been awhile since I checked back here.  Nothing's been demolished.  Most of these buildings are just in need of a plan and sit in hiatus until someone can move things forward with a renovation.

 

There's a church on the southside they are moving to the suburbs, but I'm not sure if that counts as demolition. 

 

Recently a dumpy 2 story building got knocked down in the Southloop.  Columbia plans to expand their campus to that spot.

 

The old Jukebox factory on Dayton got knocked down and apparently some sort of shopping mall and skyscraper will go in its place.  Renderings are floating somewhere.

 

When I get the time, I'll find renderings and take some photos.

 

1/4 of Wrigleyville on Clark Street will be demolished.  Yes, Wrigleyville lovers, one-quarter of the buildings on Clark will be leveled.  They will be replaced by a large 6 story development that is a bit too big for the neighborhood.  I have my opinions.  As for all the restaurants and bars, don't worry they are coming back when the project is finished.  For the next 2 years, certainly the bars that remain will be rolling in the dough, it's just that there will be less places to drink and eat for the time being.

JAM productions owns the Uptown...here's the story

 

http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/the_theater_loop/2008/07/jam-productions.html

The historic Farwell building is being rebuilt and nearly topped out.  Cladding should go up soon.  The neighboring luxury condo tower still has many more floors to go.

 

Built in 1927, the Farwell became a city landmark in 2004.  It was demolished in 2008, and began reconstruction in 2009.  I don't know if it will still hold a historical designation like the McGraw Hill building down the street that was also demolished and rebuilt on site.  The difference between old and new was impossible to tell.

 

 

 

This popped up on the trib.  This historical building in the western neighborhoods is in demolition court.  Right off the bat you can see why.  It lacks windows, and it has plywood.  It's illegal to secure a building with plywood in the city of Chicago.  After a few months of vacancy home or building owners are either required to maintain glazing or hire a firm or rental company to place steel plates over the windows.  I'm shocked there's no scaffolding either.  What if a brick falls? Failure to maintain property to the city's outlined standards results in steep fines or in the worst case....demolition.  Hope this can be saved.

 

chicago tribune photo.

 

Sorry for the crappy photo, I intend to retake it.  This and several others at Pearson and State are ready to face the wrecking ball.

http://goo.gl/maps/IrT50

 

Here's the replacement:

http://chicago.curbed.com/archives/2012/06/04/loyola-gift-allows-for-ninestory-building.php

The building in the post above is now coming down.  The facade is being dismantled.  Often times the details will (lake those bay windows) will end up having a second life on new structures.