# Historical landmark designation for Bankers Building at 105 W Adams St - Record number: **O2025-0020463** - Type: Ordinance; category: Historical Landmarks - Status: Final - Sponsor: Misc. Transmittal - Committee: [Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/zoning-landmarks-and-building-standards) - Submitted Date: Oct 14, 2025 - Introduction Date: Oct 16, 2025 - Final Action Date: Nov 18, 2025 - Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=3291F0E1-3CA9-F011-BBD2-001DD80B7FF7) ## Impact report > Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/92305efd-6e59-4228-ae2e-724fece2a209.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins. This ordinance would make the Bankers Building at 105 W. Adams St. an official Chicago Landmark, so changes to its outside walls and rooflines would need landmark permit review. **Who it affects** - **Owners of the Bankers Building**: Permits for work on any outside wall or roofline of the building would go through the city's landmark permit review. - **Commission on Chicago Landmarks**: The Commission would be directed to create a plaque identifying the building as a Chicago Landmark. - **Residents and visitors to the area**: The building's Art Deco and Classical Revival exterior features would be protected as part of a designated landmark. **What changes** - The Bankers Building becomes an official Chicago Landmark. - All outside walls and rooflines are listed as protected features for permit review. - A plaque will be made to mark the building as a Chicago Landmark. - Any older city rules that conflict with this ordinance are canceled to the extent of the conflict. **Where**: 105 W. Adams St.; Bankers Building **When**: Upon its passage and approval ## Lobbying and money > Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote. **Who lobbied on it** - 105 Adams Development LLC: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR 105 W. ADAMS (7 filings, Jan 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025; Michael Ezgur; matched by street address) - 105 Adams Development LLC: PD FOR 105 W. ADAMS (1 filing, Apr 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025; Rolando Acosta; matched by street address) **Alderpersons who received money from these interests** | Member | Amount | From | | --- | --- | --- | | [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) | $2,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) | $1,500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) | $1,500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) | $1,500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) | $1,500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) | $1,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) | $516 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | | [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) | --- Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/3291F0E1-3CA9-F011-BBD2-001DD80B7FF7 ยท Chicago Politics, an independent, nonpartisan tracker of the Chicago City Council. Guide for agents: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/llms.txt