HUGE NEWS!

Thanks to the massive public response, the Warehouse, where DJ Frankie Knuckles created house music, will be considered for a Preliminary Chicago Landmark Designation on Thursday afternoon!

If approved, this designation would fully protect 206 S. Jefferson Street against inappropriate alteration and demolition, and would be a powerful step towards recognizing and celebrating this precious space.

The incredible speed at which the City of Chicago initiated action to protect this building, is a reflection of its immense cultural significance, the urgent threat, the massive public response, and the groundbreaking impact that DJ Frankie Knuckles had on music across the world.

The voice of the public will be heard!  Please take a moment to share this petition.  Or add your comment to the petition.

And consider emailing your support for Landmarking the Warehouse to the Commission on Chicago Landmarks by 12:00 Noon, Chicago time, April 12, 2023.  Here is the email address: ccl@cityofchicago.org

Preservation Chicago and preservation partners will attend the hearing to testify in strong support of Chicago Landmark Designation.

From the brick walls of Warehouse, Frankie Knuckles brought love to the world. Now it's our turn to bring that love back to the Warehouse!