Bank Calumet project revives hope for historic State Bank of Hammond
The revival of the Bank Calumet building has revived hopes for the future of another grand historic bank in the city.
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The revival of the Bank Calumet building has revived hopes for the future of another grand historic bank in the city.
Thomas M. Kubik/TK Photography Jonathan Holtzman is a developer who seldom is wowed by what his competitors do. He can look across a Chicago skyline embellished by apartment towers of recent vintage and find a certain sameness. “Developers in Chicago seem to be obsessed with building concrete high-rises with floor-to-ceiling glass with small bathrooms,” he said. Holtzman also mentioned competitors’ small closets — “Chicago has four seasons,” said the Detroiter — and few nooks for a home office— “People have always worked from home.” Holtzman takes issue with apartment buil...