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A new 28 story residential tower coming to the West Loop will soon replace an old hardware store on Halsted, along with a new mural by artist Don't Fret - however, the project's developers have hatched a plan to save the mural from turning into a pile of rubble. It's always sad to see a great piece of public art get whitewashed, vandalized or destroyed, but in this case, the block-long muralthat pays homage to the old Fulton Market will find a new home inside the tower that will take its place. According to Jeff Shapack of Shapack Partners, the team of developers who will build the new tower have been working behind the scenes with Johalla Projects and Don't Fret to repurpose the mural inside the new curvy Booth Hansen designed tower. Shapack is still not exactly sure where the mural will be located in the tower, but it could find a new home in the tower's lobby or the sixth floor outdoor amenity deck. Read More...
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