Chicago Public Library Archives. Harold Washington Library Center, Design Build Competition Records Canadian architect Arthur Erickson’s 1988 proposal for the Harold Washington Library Center would have dramatically spanned the CTA elevated tracks over Van Buren and created a landscaped park on State Street. During the final selection process, competition
Westchester Public Library On Thursday November 12, 2020, Forgotten Chicago and the Westchester Public Library were proud to present a virtual presentation on the little-known history of presidential and first ladies sites in the Chicago area. This lively presentation dove deep into many little-known sites, past and present. Matthew Kaplan
Lincolnwood Library On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, Forgotten Chicago and the Lincolnwood Library are proud to present a virtual event on the little-known history of presidential and first ladies sites in the Chicago area. Less than two weeks before the presidential election, we will dive deep into many little-known sites,
Serhii Chrucky, 2020 Few cities in the world have more books devoted to their architectural history than Chicago. A notable omission, however, is research and books that explore buildings outside the central city and Chicago City limits. Glaringly, Chicago’s suburbs and the state of Illinois have never been included
This is the second in a multi-part series on lost and found 1980s architecture and interiors in the Chicago area. This article examines projects that tend to be ephemeral and forgotten during any decade, but receive little research or documentation. For part one in this series, visit here. SITE Demolished