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Reese turned down for historic label as the city is tearing it down

Reese turned down for historic label as the city is tearing it down

suntimes.com - 2 weeks ago - 73 views

Knuckling under to the Daley administration, the city's landmarks commission Thursday rejected a recommendation that the former Michael Reese Hospital campus on the Near South Side be designated a historic property.

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by qstrian 2 weeks 1 day ago

5-to-3 vote opposed to historic designation, Windy Citizens. The tragedy of it all!

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by 33mhz 2 weeks 1 day ago

It's sad to see more good buildings disappear. I would much rather they be reused.

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by Nelson 2 weeks 1 day ago

Agreed. I understand that there is a greater demand for new buildings that are more green and up to date, but I think in this case they should be left. I am really curious as to what the city plans to do there now that there is no Olympics. More importantly, why is the city spending money on this now?

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