In an abrupt departure from what his father wanted to do, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger has introduced a plan to save the historic Cook County Hospital which has been closed since 2002.
His father wanted to spend $30 million to destroy the Beaux-Arts landmark at 1835 W. Harrison on Chicago's West Side. The building stretches for two city blocks. Its classic grandeur shares a compassionate care for the poor. It is also historic. It was the site of the nation's first blood bank in 1937.
There are 250,000 square feet of space that could be used for office, retail, or housing.
Todd Stroger calls for $140 million to accomplish the task.
This is One IMPRESSIVE Building and I'm Glad to See it Won't be Torn Down. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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