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Landmarks Commission To Vote On Preliminary Landmark Status For Promontory Point

The limestone peninsula on the lakefront dates back to 1938.

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Nonprofit architecture advocacy group Preservation Chicago listed Promontory Point as one of the "Most Endangered" sites in Chicago, citing continued threats to the point's historic limestone revetment.
Nonprofit architecture advocacy group Preservation Chicago listed Promontory Point as one of the "Most Endangered" sites in Chicago, citing continued threats to the point's historic limestone revetment. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — One of the most beautiful spots in Chicago is moving closer to landmark status.

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks is expected to vote Thursday on a preliminary landmark recommendation for Promontory Point, the limestone peninsula on the lakefront between 54th and 56th streets.

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