Chicago Theater Restoration Associates records, 1980-1994.

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Chicago Theater Restoration Associates records, 1980-1994.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/712673679

Correspondence, research notes, copies of historical documents, legal and financial records, contracts, and public relations materials of the Chicago Theater Restoration Associates, a group of investors who saved the Chicago Theater and the adjoining Page Brothers Building from demolition in the early 1980s, renovated the buildings in 1985-86, and managed them until 1994.Includes document submitted to the Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks ca. 1980-88; documents certifying the theater as a landmark; and documents connected with establishment of the new Chicago Theater Center, primarily through an Urban Development Action Grant second mortgage.

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Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks

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The Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks (later the Commission on Chicago Landmarks) was established in 1968 by City of Chicago ordinance. Its nine members are appointed by the Mayor. The purpose of the commission is to recommend to City Council buildings, sites, artwork, objects, etc. that deserve landmark status and should be preserved and protected by law. The commission also reviews permits for proposed alterations to designated landmarks. From the descrip...

Page Brothers Building (Chicago, Ill.)

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Chicago Theater Restoration Associates.

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Chicago Theater Restoration Associates declared bankruptcy and reorganized in 1994; while the group maintained ownership of the Chicago Theater and Page Borthers Building, management was transferred the Civic Preservation Foundation. From the description of Chicago Theater Restoration Associates records, 1980-1994. (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: 712673679 ...