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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

Chicago Maroon
The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

Chicago Maroon
Chicago skyline from the point

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.
Promontory Point's limestone seawall faces a summer wave on a day with a clear sky.

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.
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