Tiffany Dome Project Wins Preservation Award

On September 4, 2008, the project to restore the world’s largest Tiffany dome, located in the Chicago Cultural Center at 78 E. Washington Street, was honored with a Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence. Every year, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks recognizes outstanding projects that involve notable improvements to designated Chicago Landmarks or properties within Chicago Landmark Districts. The Chicago Cultural Center is the main office and venue of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, and the project was overseen by the Department of General Services, so the two departments received the award jointly. Twenty-two projects received recognition at the tenth annual Preservation Awards ceremony held at Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, 610 S. Michigan Ave.

“It’s an honor to recognize these outstanding citizens who are truly dedicated to historic preservation in our communities,” said Mayor Richard M. Daley, who presented the awards “Their actions raise public awareness and help promote appreciation of Chicago’s architectural and cultural heritage.”

Only properties that have been designated by the City Council as individual Chicago Landmarks or as part of a Chicago Landmark District are eligible. The awards are presented to owners in recognition of their critical role in preserving the city’s historic landmarks and keeping them in active use.

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Landmarks Preservation Awards