Damen Silos
Demolition and Paving
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Backstory and original documents collected by MPDC. Full analysis as published in MAS Context.
July 15: The Second Building Comes Down
The second metal building, which lies parallel to Damen Ave, comes down. Chunks of concrete from the interior are left behind.
July 14: Demolition Begins
The skeleton of a metal building that caught fire in the 1990s is demolished in a single day.
July 11: Equipment Staged Onsite
Demolition contractor Henneghan stages more equipment onsite, aside from the giant crane that sat here the last two years.
June 27, 2025: City Announces Demolition Plan
According to Chicago Department of Public Health, Demolition will begin with the metal building nearest 29th St (Bldg 4). The other metal building will be next (Bldg 5), followed by the Silos at the center of the lot (Bldg 2), the red brick building (Bldg 3), and the Silos directly on the water (Bldg 1).
