State Board Recommends Protecting Reese Buildings, Daley Says "No" (original) (raw)

Architecture Mon Dec 07 2009

On Friday the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council unanimously voted to recommend adding the remainder of the Gropius-related Michael Reese Hospital buildings to the National Register of Historic Places. Later the same day, Mayor Delay rebuked the committee and stated he will press on with demolition of the campus. As it stands, one early building will be protected and one Gropius affiliated building is temporarily safe.

Update: The National Park Service may expedite the review process for the complex.