Landmark status sought for Chicago site where DJ Frankie Knuckles made 'house music' popular
Knuckles combined gospel, disco, techno, R&B and soft rock, creating the house music scene at The Warehouse.
Source: herald-review.com
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The Warehouse, legendary former West Loop dance hall, granted preliminary landmark recommendation
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.
Source: chicagotribune.com
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Petition in works to gain landmark status for site where DJ legend Frankie Knuckles made 'house music' popular – Chicago Tribune
When The Warehouse made a short list of most endangered buildings facing possible demolition, preservation officials sprung into action.
Source: chicagotribune.com
The Warehouse is one of the most endangered buildings in Chicago
Preservation Chicago has named The Warehouse, the birthplace of house music, as one of the most endangered buildings in Chicago.
Source: archpaper.com
The 'Birthplace' of House Music Makes Preservation Chicago's Most Endangered Buildings List for 2023 | Chicago News
“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.
Source: wttw.com