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Promontory Point Advocates Unveil Designs to Preserve Historic Limestone

By Evgenia Anastasakos / January 21, 2025

Local organizers call on federal and city agencies to protect Promontory Point’s historic limestone revetment amid construction concerns.

Promontory Point Renovation Project Moves Forward Amid Community Worries

By Derek Hsu and Gabriel Kraemer / May 27, 2024

Officials reiterated their commitment to preservation after a study commissioned by the Promontory Point Conservancy group found that repairs to the park’s historic limestone were feasible.

Chicago Park District Moves Promontory Point Closer to Landmark Status

By Sophia Kang / February 21, 2023

Approval on Promontory Point's landmark status clears the last hurdle before a City Council vote to designate the park a Chicago Landmark.