The West Loop’s historic former La Lucé building to host ‘pre-demolition’ auction

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By: Jay Koziarz | March 29, 2017 | Chicago.Curbed.com

While the old 19th century building that previously housed the West Loop’s La Lucé Italian restaurant is looking increasingly destined for demolition, both fans of the eatery and urban antique hunters will have a chance to own some of the structure’s old relics and fixtures next month. According to DNAinfo, an auction is set to take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 8th and 9th. Dating back to 1892, the Queen Anne style structure is located at the intersection of Lake, Ogden, and Loomis and features a rounded corner turret, copper detailing, and an ornate weathervane-topped roof. The orange-rated building exhausted its city-mandated 90-day demolition hold in July, essentially allowing the structure to be torn down at any time. Read More....