Preliminary Landmark Approval Won T Save A Historic Old Town Three Flat

On Thursday the Commission on Chicago Landmarks unanimously approved a preliminary landmark recommendation for a half block of Old Town’s West Burton Place (between LaSalle and Wells), a week after a demolition permit was issued for one of the 13 buildings in the proposed historic district.

  And they’re hoping the developer will change his plan and keep significant parts of the exterior of the building intact.

  The developer, Sebastian Barsh of Castlerock Properties, apparently wasn’t present.  

  He also objected to the commission’s recommendation for $2.4 million in property tax incentives for a $5.9 million renovation of a building at 2230 S. Michigan Avenue, in the Motor Row District.