If the Landmarks Commission gives the thumbs-up, who will step up to to preserve and reuse this historic church, and other vacant churches that represent a special place in Chicago architecture?
St. Adalbert Catholic Church the century-old neighborhood icon that dominates the Pilsen skyline and has lately been battled over might finally get resurrected by a Miami-based company as an events space, if the community will have it.
The recent preliminary landmark designation must lead to a larger discussion with the Archdiocese, the city and others about the need to preserve and reuse these glorious buildings, among Chicago’s best architecture.