# 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](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=CBAFECC8-5B32-EF11-8409-001DD80545D4)

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FADA9223-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB).

**Nay (1)**: [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15)

**Yea (49)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (@cf/openai/gpt-oss-120b) from the ordinance text only: [O2024-0010378.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/aa91e057-ddf2-4522-a9b6-25cf044f6912.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d50295ef-852f-44ae-aca4-a0b42d33c3d8.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2024-0010378 Transmittal Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e1e79b8a-d5a8-489a-9329-d10e5e3b4165.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2024-0010378.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/aa91e057-ddf2-4522-a9b6-25cf044f6912.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2024-0010378 Final CCL Reccomendation Signed w EXs.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e2f63c9b-7a32-41fd-b80f-2025cc676911.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [SO2024-0010378 Substitute.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c84457ea-4e7a-4289-9e03-059a835d756d.pdf) (Legislation)
- [ZLB Letter 6-18-2025.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/df3d8c60-e136-4b38-a941-c919ae5230bb.pdf) (Committee Letter)

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