Historical landmark designation for St. Adalbert Parish Complex at 1622-1658 W 17th St and 1633-1659 W 16th St
- Record number: SO2024-0010378
- Type: Ordinance; category: Historical Landmarks
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Misc. Transmittal
- Committee: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Introduced: Jul 17, 2024
- Final action: Jun 18, 2025
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Roll call: Passed Jun 18, 2025
49 yea, 1 nay. This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson Lawson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the City Council meeting of Jun 18, 2025.
Nay (1): Raymond A. Lopez (15)
Yea (46): Daniel La Spata (1), Brian Hopkins (2), Pat Dowell (3), Lamont J. Robinson (4), Desmon C. Yancy (5), William E. Hall (6), Gregory I. Mitchell (7), Michelle A. Harris (8), Anthony Beale (9), Peter Chico (10), Nicole T. Lee (11), Julia M. Ramirez (12), Marty Quinn (13), Stephanie D. Coleman (16), David H. Moore (17), Derrick G. Curtis (18), Matthew J. O'Shea (19), Jeanette B. Taylor (20), Ronnie L. Mosley (21), Michael D. Rodriguez (22), Silvana Tabares (23), Monique L. Scott (24), Jessica L. Fuentes (26), Walter R. Burnett (27), Jason C. Ervin (28), Chris Taliaferro (29), Ruth Cruz (30), Felix Cardona Jr. (31), Scott Waguespack (32), William Conway (34), Anthony J. Quezada (35), Gilbert Villegas (36), Emma Mitts (37), Nicholas Sposato (38), Samantha Nugent (39), Andre Vasquez Jr. (40), Anthony V. Napolitano (41), Brendan Reilly (42), Timothy R. Knudsen (43), Bennett R. Lawson (44), James M. Gardiner (45), Angela Clay (46), Matthew J. Martin (47), Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48), Maria E. Hadden (49), Debra L. Silverstein (50)
Former members who voted: Jeylu B. Gutierrez (Yea), Byron Sigcho-Lopez (Yea), Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez (Yea)
Plain-language summary
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The Chicago City Council has officially named the St. Adalbert Parish Complex a Chicago Landmark. This protects the exteriors of its church, rectory, convent, and school buildings while allowing some flexibility for future changes. A plaque will be made to show the landmark status.
- The complex meets four criteria for landmark designation under the Municipal Code.
- Only the exterior elevations and rooflines of the four main buildings are considered significant historic features.
- Interior spaces and a small accessory building are not covered by the landmark protections.
- The Commission must create a plaque identifying the site as a Chicago Landmark.
- Future work must preserve the exterior historic features while allowing reasonable changes.
Who: The designation affects the St. Adalbert Parish Complex, its owners, and the surrounding community in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Where: 1622-58 West 17th Street and 1633-59 West 16th Street, Pilsen neighborhood, Chicago, Illinois
Timeline
- Jul 17, 2024: Referred, City Council
- Jun 17, 2025: Substituted, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Jun 17, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Jun 18, 2025: Passed, City Council
Documents
- O2024-0010378 Exhibit A - Legal Description.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2024-0010378 Transmittal Letter.pdf (Miscellaneous)
- O2024-0010378.pdf (Legislation)
- O2024-0010378 Final CCL Reccomendation Signed w EXs.pdf (Miscellaneous)
- SO2024-0010378 Substitute.pdf (Legislation)
- ZLB Letter 6-18-2025.pdf (Committee Letter)