Chicago Building Permits
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Architectural Landmark Permit Details for Flagship Walgreens Store at North, Milwaukee, and Damen in Bucktown
The new Walgreens opened at 1601 N. Milwaukee in Bucktown/ Wicker Park, located in a building that I’ve written extensively about this building here is opening today. Here’s the press release: Walgreens Restores Chicago’s Historic Noel State Bank Building into Flagship Store. And some relevant snips on architectural detail: Throughout the last two years, Walgreens has worked closely…
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New Walgreens in the Old Noel State Bank Building at 1601 N. Milwaukee (corner of North, Milwaukee, and Damen in Bucktown/ Wicker Park)
NOTE: This post is an aggregation of information on 1601 North Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago, which is currently being made into a Walgreens. This info was compiled mainly via Web searches and deep dives into public databases. It serves as a specific manifestation of a broader idea– that the City of Chicago contains a mountain…
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New Restaurant/ Bar: George Street Pub at 2858 North Halsted Street
Note: this is the latest of my investigations into the possibilities of new restaurants in Chicago. I've noticed in my blog-travels (and referral-lurking) that people pretty much go Cuckoo for new restaurant news. EveryBlock and its rich, early info (liquor licenses, business licenses, and building permits are pretty good indications of a new place opening…
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SCREENCAST: Stop Work Order at The Wrigleyville Hotel, 3469 North Clark St., Chicago
Here's a screencast with some info on a Stop Work Order issued for The Wrigleyville Hotel, 3469 North Clark St., Chicago. According to Chicagoist, this place is going to be 5 stories when it's finished. The issue is that it is currently three stories, but they apparently did not have the exterior demolition permit necessary…
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Wrigley Field Work, March 2010
My deep dive of data about Wrigley Field scooped a front-page story in the Chicago Tribune by three days.