Mr. Archibleckture returns....

You know, it has been nearly two months since my last post; completely unacceptable I must say!

Since my last posting, the following has happened:

1) An initiative began to honor the graystone, via preservation efforts:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-0604200041apr20,1,6035889.story?coll=chi-news-hed (April 20, 2006 Tribune)

Too late to save many of the graystone treasures of LP and Lakeview however....

2) The Artful Dodger building was demolished:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/abmarfia/118944735/

A mega mansion will be built in its place; fond memories of Chicagoans replaced by marble, "elegant" features, etc. as one man builds his castle.

3) After initial hesitation, it has been decided to return Armitage Brown Line station to its original condition as part of the Brown Line expansion/renovation, a victory for city and state preservationists:

http://www.insideonline.com/site/epage/35240_162.htm

Perhaps these same people could have done a better job working to preserve Lincoln Park around the station. Too bad that the scene from the Armitage platform has been ruined; it would have been great to have the station and the neighborhood hearken back to the late-19th century (as recently as five years ago that would have been possible).

COMING SOON! A brief photo tour of the threatened single-family homes of Edgewater.

Love, Mr. Archibleckture