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Knuckles combined gospel, disco, techno, R&B and soft rock, creating the house music scene at The Warehouse.

The vote by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks was unanimous, and a final recommendation is expected in coming months. If approved, it would then go before the City Council.

When The Warehouse made a short list of most endangered buildings facing possible demolition, preservation officials sprung into action.

Preservation Chicago has named The Warehouse, the birthplace of house music, as one of the most endangered buildings in Chicago.

“The Warehouse should be protected as a symbol of the rich history of Chicago’s LBGTQ+ African-American community, the incredible story of house music and the groundbreaking impact that Frankie Knuckles had on the sound of modern music today,” Preservation Chicago said.

Loyal customers and curious buyers flocked to a public auction Saturday of Chicago restaurant memorabilia. The most valuable? Neon signs for two long-time North Center neighborhood eateries.

Preservation Chicago has announced its annual list of most endangered buildings and landscapes, representing pieces of the city’s history most threatened with imminent erasure.

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks unanimously approved a landmark recommendation for the 152-year-old Seth Warner house, which boasts layers of heritage.