Historical landmark designation for Byrne Hall at 2219 N Kenmore Ave
Votes › Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Record number: O2026-0024659
- Type: Ordinance; category: Historical Landmarks
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Misc. Transmittal
- Committee: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Introduction Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Final Action Date: May 20, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Roll call: Passed May 20, 2026
50 yea, 0 nay. On motion of Alderperson Villegas, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the City Council meeting of May 20, 2026.
Yea (50): 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), Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (14), Raymond A. Lopez (15), 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), Byron Sigcho-López (25), 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), Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez (33), 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)
Plain-language summary
Written by AI (claude-opus-5-5) from the ordinance text only: O2026-0024659 Ordinance.pdf. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.
This ordinance makes Byrne Hall at 2219 N. Kenmore Ave. an official Chicago Landmark. The building, designed by architect J.E.O. Pridmore and built in 1907, is described as the birthplace of DePaul University and an example of the Italian Renaissance Revival style. Certain outside walls and rooflines will be protected under the city's landmark permit review rules.
- Byrne Hall is designated a Chicago Landmark, following the Commission on Chicago Landmarks' recommendation on April 2, 2026.
- Protected features are the east and south walls and rooflines, plus part of the west wall and roofline, on PIN 14-32-208-007-0000.
- The north wall and part of the west wall on PIN 14-32-208-009-0000 are specifically excluded from protection.
- The Commission is directed to create a plaque identifying the building as a Chicago Landmark.
- The ordinance takes effect upon passage and approval.
Who: The owner of Byrne Hall and anyone seeking permits for work on its protected exterior features are affected, along with the Lincoln Park community the building has served.
Where: 2219 N. Kenmore Ave., Lincoln Park, Chicago
Timeline
- Apr 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- May 19, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- May 20, 2026: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Villegas, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.
Documents
- O2026-0024659 Ordinance.pdf (Legislation)
- O2026-0024659 Transmittal Letter.pdf (Miscellaneous)
- O2026-0024659 Ex A.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2026-0024659 Recommendation.pdf (Miscellaneous)
- ZLB 5-19-2026.pdf (Committee Letter)
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