First up is the recommendation for the Erie Street Row building being presented. Demolition for this site has been withdrawn

Criteria: heritage, notable persons and architecture. History being presented: -in 1871 was burnt down but rebuilt during the great Chicago fire - by 1913 row building was in was called the greystone inn. -1920, Michigan Ave bridge opened nearby, bringing commercial crowd

Tenants were largely creative persons and firms as shown in slide pictured

Italian style architecture being showcased now.

Two people just Johnson O’Connor and Eleanor manning O’Connor: an aptitude researcher and architect respectively. Johnson did aptitude testing for GE. Eleanor worked with husband to promote women to work in STEM feilds.

Having a little trouble transcribing all the history of the O’Connors but the slides are presenting the research here

That concludes the presentation of the criterion met for the Erie Street Row landmark nomination. Additions to the row being recommended for demolition

Commissioners have no questions, going to to public comment Gale Spreen(?)

She recommends supporting

Frank Butterfield is next: -Excellent example of Italian Architecture -builds like this are essential to understanding Chicago’s history -Sadly fewer of these places remain -Streeterville being dominated by high rises

Paul Davey(?) -retail picture frame shop owner in building -refers to “our cliental” as a melting pot -ultimately recommends it to remain for future generations

Frame shop employee runs art gallery on the second floor - building is a unique part of the neighborhood -thanks for opportunity to speak

Director of preservation Chicago (couldn’t quite get name) -structure is amazing component of N Michigan Ave -these buildings have survived for over 150 years - there are so few of these that remain -thinks O’Connor criteria is strong argument to designate landmark

Building is preliminary landmark, unanimous

Harris Trust and Savings Bank

Looks like the proposal suggests converting this building to affordable housing

Proposal 345 living units, many of which would be affordable housing units. Historical status also would help with funding

Public comments. Back to Warren(?) miller: -Preservation Chicago “greatly” supports landmark status and redevelopment. -hoping developer can keep two-story lobby space. -alludes to antique green marble in courtyard and wishes for it to be preserved

Toutes the redevelopment as wonderful

Motion to to request consent from property owners: Unanimous approval

Next on the docket, Kingdom Baptist Church

No speakers or presentation: Motion to request consent to property owners: unanimous approval

One of the commissioners speaking on public comments received. 4 recommendations for potential historical sites. Was unable to get the addresses

Er, Motion to approve recommendations international register of historic places. Unanimous approval.

Final item: review reports of sept 12 meeting 6 projects approved then.

Announcements: - next Hearing on Thursday October 17th regarding demolition building which I will have to get from meeting minutes since this one also went by a little fast.

That concludes today’s live tweeting of the Commision On Chicago Landmarks on behalf of @CHIdocumenters. Thanks!