3179 N Clark St on the corner of Belmont and Clark in Lakeview is currently threatened to be demolished. This historic bank building was originally the Lakeview State Bank and later the Belmont National Bank. This bank building has been in our community since its completion in 1921. Let's celebrate it's 100 year old birthday by saving it, rather than loosing it to the wrecking ball.

The bank is a wonderful two story limestone clad building by the Architect Ivar Viehe-Naess. According to Alderman Tom Tunney's website, Hubbard Group is going to demolish this structure and replace it with retail. This structure could easily be incorporated into the new design of the new development, as the rest of the development is a parking lot.

Over the last 15 years Lakeview has lost a significant amount of pre-war architecture along Clark St and Belmont Ave. As we continue to demolish these structures we loose the historical legacy and identity that makes this neighborhood unique. 

Please share and sign our petition to urge Alderman Tom Tunney and Hubbard Group to incorporate this piece of Lakeview history into the new development! 

Helpful Links: 

Buildings Lost in the Clark St/Belmont Corridor​

History of 3179 N Clark (Formerly Lakeview State Bank & Belmont National Bank)​

Photos of 3179 N Clark (Formerly Lakeview State Bank Belmont National Bank)​

Current Project Proposal

Perhaps this could begin the start of a larger conversation on how to protect what is left of the communities pre-war architecture. A landmark district would forever protect these structures.