For those who live in West Ridge (home of the Nortown), our Historical Society is currently seeking photos and memorabilia of historic interest for a new book called Images of America: West Ridge. The deadline is October 15, 2007. For more information contact: or call 312.545.7792.
I was in the theater this morning with 2 others, all reachable ornament has been stripped. It’s easy to access the interior, a door at the front is open as well as the fence at the alley. It’s actually pretty dangerous with some open, deep holes in the floor.
I’m a little concerned about kids getting in there and getting hurt, but shoddy construction / demolition practices are par for the course in the 50th ward. Take a look at the open pit in the 2300 block of Devon where we had a fire last Thanksgiving – it’s another accident waitng to happen.
After years of neglect and decay, a permit for demolition of the Nortown Theater was issued on June 7. Driving by this morning, it appeared that work has already begun.
The developer’s plans call for construction of a five story condo and commercial building in its place. Unlike the high quality brick masonry construction going up throughout the city, this project will be primarily painted cast-in-place concrete. Although the development will include parking for the condos (just under one space per unit), it will not provide any parking for the commercial space due to a generous manipulation of the zoning requirements by Alderman Stone.
For those who live in West Ridge (home of the Nortown), our Historical Society is currently seeking photos and memorabilia of historic interest for a new book called Images of America: West Ridge. The deadline is October 15, 2007. For more information contact: or call 312.545.7792.
I was in the theater this morning with 2 others, all reachable ornament has been stripped. It’s easy to access the interior, a door at the front is open as well as the fence at the alley. It’s actually pretty dangerous with some open, deep holes in the floor.
I’m a little concerned about kids getting in there and getting hurt, but shoddy construction / demolition practices are par for the course in the 50th ward. Take a look at the open pit in the 2300 block of Devon where we had a fire last Thanksgiving – it’s another accident waitng to happen.
After years of neglect and decay, a permit for demolition of the Nortown Theater was issued on June 7. Driving by this morning, it appeared that work has already begun.
The developer’s plans call for construction of a five story condo and commercial building in its place. Unlike the high quality brick masonry construction going up throughout the city, this project will be primarily painted cast-in-place concrete. Although the development will include parking for the condos (just under one space per unit), it will not provide any parking for the commercial space due to a generous manipulation of the zoning requirements by Alderman Stone.
Another sad day in the 50th Ward of Chicago.