ORDINANCE
(Former) Anshe Sholom Synagogue Building 754 South Independence Boulevard / 3808 West Polk Street
WHEREAS, pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Municipal Code of Chicago (the "Municipal Code"), Sections 2-120-630 through -690, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks (the "Commission") has determined that the (Former) Anshe Sholom Synagogue Building, located at 754 South Independence Boulevard / 3808 West Polk Street, Chicago, Illinois (the "Building"), on the property legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein, satisfies three (3) criteria for landmark designation as set forth in Sections 2-120-620 (1), (4), and (5) of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Building exemplifies the significance of synagogue buildings as important religious, community and social buildings in the history of Chicago's Jewish communities; and
WHEREAS, the Building exemplifies the important and significant history of the North Lawndale neighborhood in the early 20th century when it was Chicago's most prominent Jewish neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, through its location on Independence Boulevard, the Building reflects the importance of Douglas and Independence boulevards as important locations for the Lawndale community's significant institutions and synagogues; and
WHEREAS, the Building is a handsome and well-built synagogue building, and it exemplifies this property type of significance to Chicago neighborhood history; and
WHEREAS, the Building was designed in the Classical Revival architectural style, a historically important style in the history of Chicago and significant in the design of Chicago synagogues in the early 20th century; and
WHEREAS, the Building is finely crafted with traditional building materials, including yellow face brick and gray limestone; and
WHEREAS, the Building is detailed with Classical-style details, such as its front pedimented entrance with attached Ionic columns; and
WHEREAS, the Building's sanctuary and associated...
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