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The Damen Silos in Chicago were abandoned over 40 years ago, but what they look like today is truly fascinating.
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The Damen Silos in Chicago were abandoned over 40 years ago, but what they look like today is truly fascinating.
The Damen Silos in Chicago were abandoned over 40 years ago, but what they look like today is truly fascinating.
Demolishing the silos in McKinley Park would be a blown chance for the city and state to turn the old industrial site into an exciting new place. But perhaps something can still be done, such as a park along the Chicago River.
Despite pleas from community members and preservationists, the options for keeping the structures from being demolished by owner Michael Tadin Jr. appear to be limited.
Op-ed: Preservation must move beyond its culture of preciousness to put greater priority on the people interacting with historic places today and tomorrow.