3963 West Belmont designed by noted architect Alfred S. Alschuler

Constructed in 1924, this pioneering concrete-frame, metal-and-glass multi-story industrial loft building was designed by noted architect Alfred S. Alschuler. It was built for the Florsheim Shoe Company, one of the nation’s leading shoe manufacturers during the 20th century. The building had been vacant for many years when Dubin Residential purchased the property in 2005 and began a $56 million conversion, funded in part with city TIF assistance,... 

Chicago’s Historic Places Revitalized; 22 Properties to Be Honored at Landmark Preservation Awards

The mansions of magnates, the hotel of presidents, the turn-of-the-century homes of Chicagoans, and other community treasures have recently been restored with special attention to historic architectural features. These and other Landmark buildings and their owners, 22 in all, honored today with the Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence. ADVERTISEMENT “It’s an honor to recognize these outstanding citizens who are truly dedicated...