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Northwestern's Chicago Campus Proposed as Landmark District in City Hall

 Northwestern University's Levy Meyer Hall was one of three Gothic Revival buildings on the Chicago campus recently granted landmark status.
Northwestern University's Levy Meyer Hall was one of three Gothic Revival buildings on the Chicago campus recently granted landmark status.
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STREETERVILLE — Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced a proposal to City Council last week that would designate a portion of Northwestern University's Chicago campus as a Landmark district.

The parcel of land under consideration includes the Montgomery Ward Memorial Building, Wieboldt Hall of Commerce and Levy Meyer Hall and Gary Law Library, from 303-361 E. Chicago Ave.

All are Gothic Revival-style structures designed by architect James Gamble Rogers. Construction on the gray limestone buildings was completed in 1926.

All three buildings feature ornate details including arches, finials, towers and buttresses, and landscaped courtyards enclosed by arcade walls fill the gaps between them.

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks formally recommended the designation to City Council on June 5.

Terry Tatum, of the city's Department of Planning and Development, said in June that the buildings meet the four criteria for landmark status in his report: historic importance, as examples of Gothic architecture and of Rogers' work, and as a distinctive district.

The university consented and supported the landmark status.

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