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Gertrude Lempp Kerbis Memorial Monument Design Competition Call For Entries

A juried competition to honoring the life & legacy of Gertrude Lempp Kerbis, Chicago’s 1st lady of modernism.

Prize money will be awarded.

Intent to Submit: Due February 13,
2026

www.gertrudelemppkerbismemorial.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
gertrude lempp kerbis memorial monument design competition

what would you propose if you had the commission to design the gertrude lempp kerbis cremation grave marker at graceland cemetery?

Learn more at gertrudelemppkerbismemorial.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The secret of "Impossible to Inevitable"?

Add 428 stories +106 testimonies + 563 Newsletter Articles + 24,107 petition signatures.

Combine with a Candid Platinum and a Charity Navigator 4-Star rating, and a strong dose of Love Your City Fiercely!

preservationchicago.org/donate-on-gi...
November 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Tell the Chicago Park District About Your Favorite Park District Treasures!

Chicago’s parks are home to some of the most beautiful and historically significant art, architecture, and landscapes in the nation.

www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/centennial-p...
November 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
OPEN CALL FOR NOMINATIONS For Preservation Chicago's 2026 Chicago 7 Most Endangered List!

We need YOUR help identifying neglected or threatened buildings.

To be eligible, it must be:
1. Historic
2. In danger
3. In Chicago
4. Too special to lose!

📸@ericallixrogers.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
"The film, “The Legacy of Julius Rosenwald” has been nominated for a 2025 Mid-America Emmy award!

"The film, highlighting the life and works of Julius Rosenwald was directed by Storyteller Studios with the Lincoln Presidential Foundation and Looking for Lincoln

youtu.be/rJtK7mgTD-U?...
October 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Walter Thomas Bailey: Staring into the Yawning Gulf of Eternity by Dean R. Karau with commentary by Dr. Kwesi Daniels, Tuskegee University.

"Walter T. Bailey was the first Black American the first Black American licensed to practice architecture in Chicago (1924).

waltertbailey.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
DON'T MISS!

A joint Goodman Theater / Preservation Chicago event on Saturday, September 27

Chicago Legacy Business panel discussion with Manny’s Deli, Old Fashioned Donuts, and Clark-Devon Hardware.

www.goodmantheatre.org/event/chicag...
September 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Love Chicago Legacy Businesses? So do we!

Join us!

Chicago Legacy Business Panel Discussion

Saturday, September 27 6:00 PM
from the Goodman Theater and
Preservation Chicago

Join Manny’s Deli, Old Fashioned Donuts, and Clark-Devon Hardware

www.goodmantheatre.org/event/chicag...
September 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Enjoy a 10% September discount on all Preservation Chicago 7 Most Endangered Posters!

16x20, high-quality printing, and ready to frame.

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September 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Don't Miss!

Preservation Chicago's "The Chicago 7 Most Endangered 2025 Coach Tour"

Saturday, September 6

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Register today!

Limited capacity and only a few open seats remain.

eventbrite.com/e/chicago-7-...
September 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
DON'T MISS the reinstallation of Spirit of Progress

Saturday, Sept 6
8:00 to Noon
On Chicago Avenue, just east of the river

For more info, contact Michael Goldwater at One River Place Condominium Association, goldwater@hotmail.com

📸: Ward Miller / Preservation Chicago
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September 5, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Bravo! The Spirit of Progress Statue has be restored!

DON'T MISS the reinstallation of Diana back to her place of honor.

8:00 AM
Saturday, Sept. 6
On Chicago Ave and the river

For more info, contact Michael Goldwater 312-310-4567

📸: Made in Chicago Museum madeinchicagomuseum.com/single-post/...
September 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Don't Miss!

Preservation Chicago's

"The Chicago 7 Most Endangered 2025 Coach Tour"

Saturday, September 6

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Tour departs from and concludes at Preservation Chicago's office.

Register today! Limited capacity.

www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-7-...
September 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
DON'T MISS!

Preservation Chicago presents "The Chicago 7 Most Endangered 2025 Coach Tour"

Saturday, September 6
11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Tour departs from and concludes at Preservation Chicago's office.

eventbrite.com/e/chicago-7-...
August 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
DON'T MISS!

Preservation Chicago presents "The Chicago 7 Most Endangered 2025 Coach Tour"

Saturday, September 6
11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Tour departs from and concludes at Preservation Chicago's office.

eventbrite.com/e/chicago-7-...
August 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
DEMOLITION ALERT!

Active demolition at Phyllis Wheatley Home, a 2021 Preservation Chicago Most Endangered.

Phyllis Wheatley Home, 1896, Frederick B. Townsend, 5128 S. Michigan Avenue

We worked hard for four years to prevent this very disappointing outcome.

📸: Jimmy Neuter
May 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
DEMO WARNING!

Calling all Chicago photographers.

Phyllis Wheatley House, a 2021 Preservation Chicago Most Endangered, at risk for emergency demolition

1896, Frederick B. Townsend, 5128 S. Michigan Avenue

📸: Serhii Chrucky / Etso

www.preservationchicago.org/threatened-p...
May 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
But fortunately Greater Union Baptist Church is protected by a Chicago Landmark designation.

Surrounded by United Center parking lots, this incredible church by a legendary architect is safe due to a wise long-term strategy, dedicated advocacy, and close grassroots partnerships.
February 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
DON'T MISS!

Preservation Chicago’s 2025 Chicago 7 Most Endangered Announcement

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at High Noon

FREE! Hybrid event via Zoom and In-Person at CAC @chicagoarch.bsky.social

Register today!

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Photo: @dmercer.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
OPEN CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

For Preservation Chicago's 2025 Chicago 7 Most Endangered List.

We need YOUR help identifying neglected or threatened buildings.

To be eligible, it must be:

1. Historic
2. In danger
3. In Chicago
4. Too special to lose!

📸: @dmercer.bsky.social
January 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
OPEN CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

For Preservation Chicago's 2025 Chicago 7 Most Endangered List.

We need YOUR help identifying neglected or threatened buildings.

To be eligible, it must be:

1. Historic
2. In danger
3. In Chicago
4. Too special to lose!

📸: @dmercer.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 2:04 PM
OPEN CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

For Preservation Chicago's 2025 Chicago 7 Most Endangered List.

We need YOUR help identifying neglected or threatened buildings.

To be eligible, it must be:

1. Historic
2. In danger
3. In Chicago
4. Too special to lose!

📸: @dmercer.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 4:40 PM
DON'T MISS!

Washington Park National Bank redevelopment community meeting.

Tuesday, Dec. 10
6 - 8 PM
Chicago Public Library (731 E. 63rd Street)

Washington Park National Bank Building, 1924, Albert Schwartz, 6300 South Cottage Grove, a Chicago 7 2016 & 2020 preservationchicago.org/washington-p...
December 7, 2024 at 12:02 AM
OPEN CALL FOR NOMINATIONS For Preservation Chicago's 2025 Chicago 7 Most Endangered List.

We need YOUR help identifying neglected or threatened buildings.

To be eligible, it must be:

1. Historic
2. In danger
3. In Chicago
4. Too special to lose!

📸: @ericallixrogers.com
December 4, 2024 at 5:19 PM