2008 Chicagoland Endangered Sites

Some other of the 13 sites recognized as being in danger in the Chicagoland area by Landmarks Illinois on their 2008 list.


1. FIRST YWCA BUILDING IN CHICAGO-- Built in 1894 at 830 S. Michigan Avenue has been vacant for nearly 30 years. Last used as a hotel in the 1970s and is in poor architectural condition and continues to deteriorate.


2. CHARLES G. DAWES HOUSE-- 225 Greenwood St in Evanston. he was Calvin Coolidge's vise president. In 1894, he bequeathed the building to Northwestern University. It has one of the few intact 19th Century interiors in Chicagoland. University officials report that $4 million in repairs are needed.


3. NEON ADVERTISING-- like the "Z" Frank auto dealer near Western Avenue, Stars Motel sign near Lincoln and Kedzie avenues are highly ornamental signs. They are in danger of disappearing like the striking Magikist red lips signs.


4. WILLIAM F. ROSS HOUSE-- in suburban Glencoe is part of Ravine Bluffs, is part of a six-home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1915. vacant for two years and has fallen into serious disrepair.

Save Those Old Buildings!! --RoadDog