Historical landmark designation for St. Adalbert Parish Complex at 1622-1658 W 17th St and 1633-1659 W 16th St

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Record number: SO2024-0010378
Type: Ordinance; category: Historical Landmarks
Status: Final
Sponsor: Misc. Transmittal
Committee: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
Introduction Date: Jul 17, 2024
Final Action Date: 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 (49): 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), 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 (@cf/openai/gpt-oss-120b) from the ordinance text only: O2024-0010378.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. The matter was Referred to Committee.
Jun 17, 2025: Substituted, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. The matter was substituted in committee.
Jun 17, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
Jun 18, 2025: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 1 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Lawson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.