AltusWorks

We're excited to celebrate another preservation milestone!

Following a recommendation from the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Cortelyou Commons has officially been designated a Chicago Landmark by the Chicago City Council, recognizing its architectural significance and ensuring its continued preservation for future generations. Under our long-standing contract with the city for historic preservation services, AltusWorks prepared the Landmark Designation Report that documented the building's history, architectural character, and significance, helping demonstrate how it satisfies the City's landmark criteria.

A surviving remnant of the former McCormick Theological Seminary campus, now part of DePaul University, this Collegiate Gothic-style building serves as a tangible connection to Lincoln Park’s academic and architectural history.

Preserving historic places begins with understanding their stories. We're honored to document, protect, and advocate for the buildings that define our communities.