Hotel Dana @ 666 North State, 1891-2006?

The Hotel Dana is the latest in a long line of Orange-rated Chicago buildings on the path to demolition. It was constructed by a renowned architectural team (Patton and Fischer) back in 1891...Yet, demolition, here we come, as evidenced by these now infamous (to me anyway) public notice signs that seem to be popping up these days on 100-year-old buildings across the city. My feeling on this building's pending demolition is this: if this had not been used as a flophouse up until its closure it might have more of a chance at survival, but, as evidenced by its dirty condition, developers and city officials likely view this as an eyesore not worth saving. Which is a terrible shame, because it is a beautiful building. Even its neighbor, seen to the left, and also threatened, would be a gem if restored. Another high-rise hotel is scheduled to take its place.

This building was one of Preservation Chicago's Seven Most Threatened Buildings in 2005:
http://preservationchicago.org/chicago7/2005/hoteldana.pdf

Love, Mr. Archibleckture

UPDATE: The Hotel Dana has been placed on the Demolition Delay hold list, which means demolition is imminent:

#100089471Date Received: 1/12/06Address: 660-666 N. State/ 6 W. ErieApplicant: Heneghan WreckingOwner: Lori DolinPermit Description: Demolition of a 4-story brick and 5-story brick building. Former Dana Hotel.Status: Under review