The Commission on Chicago Landmarks, established in 1968 by a

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City

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, is composed of nine members appointed by the

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and the

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. It is responsible for presenting recommendations of individual buildings, sites, objects, or entire districts to be designated as

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s, therefore providing legal protections. The commission is staffed by the Landmarks Division of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.

Landmark requirements

To be recommended for landmark status, a building or district must meet at least two criteria: critical part of Chicago's

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, site of a significant event, association with a significant person, important

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, important

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, distinctive theme as a district, or unique visual feature. It must also retain a high degree of architectural integrity. The commission is responsible for reviewing proposed alteration,

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or new construction affecting individual landmarks or properties in landmark districts as part of the permit review process. In January 2005, 259 sites had achieved Chicago Landmark designation, including 217 individual designations, 38 landmark districts, and four district extensions, totalling 6,500 properties. Current appointed commission members include: *Rafael M. Leon, Chairman *Gabriel Ignacio Dziekiewicz * James M. Houlihan *Juan Gabriel Moreno *Carmen Rossi *

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*Richard Tolliver *Ernest C. Wong Ex-Officio: *David L. Reifman, DPD Commissioner

References

External links

Chicago Landmarks Homepage
{{Chicago-stub * Government of Chicago

Landmark requirements

See also

References

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