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| 659 W Wrightwood, Chicago IL 60614 is a residential building being converted to a gallery. The construction permits were granted starting back in 2014. Permits estimating over $30 million in work have been recorded. All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty |
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| The building addition can be seen from the side (looking southeast in this photo over the stunning custom single family home next door) |
I stopped and took a look at a development long in the making on a beautiful Lincoln Park block near the Arlington-Deming District. 659 West Wrightwood is being converted from a residential building to a "cultural gallery/ museum" space (to paraphrase). There is little (public) info I can find on what the subject of the "gallery/museum/ cultural space" of this building will be. That is a bit surprising for a unique development in a highly desirable area.
In any case it is a bold undertaking on this mostly residential block with permits totaling over $30 million in estimated work according to
public filings. I reached out to the 43rd Ward office late this afternoon and asked about the progress. We'll see what I hear.
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| The facade has maintained its limestone and detail. Rare in this part of town and for such an expensive renovation! |
1 comment:
There are two owners listed on the permits: Newsweb Corporation and Wrightwood Gallery. Newsweb is a local newspaper company, and Wrightwood Gallery has no listing in the state's company database.
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