Hyde Park Residents Propose Designs to Protect Promontory Point’s Limestone Steps

Hyde Park Residents Propose Designs to Protect Promontory Point’s Limestone Steps

Hyde Park neighbors have introduced new designs to preserve Promontory Point’s limestone steps while addressing necessary repairs and storm damage. Hyde Park Residents Propose Designs to Protect Promontory Point’s Limestone Steps Hyde Park: For 25 years, locals have been fighting to save the limestone steps at Promontory Point. Recently, they shared new design ideas to…

New Studies Back Rehabilitation of Promontory Point’s Historic Seawall

New Studies Back Rehabilitation of Promontory Point’s Historic Seawall

Recent studies suggest preserving Promontory Point’s limestone seawall while ensuring coastal protection is possible New Studies Back Rehabilitation of Promontory Point’s Historic Seawall Chicago: Community activists are excited about new design options for Promontory Point. These plans aim to keep the historic limestone barriers while protecting the shoreline. On Tuesday, the Promontory Point Conservancy shared…

Promontory Point Group Unveils Studies on Preserving Limestone Steps

Promontory Point Group Unveils Studies on Preserving Limestone Steps

The Promontory Point Conservancy shares studies advocating for the preservation of historic limestone steps instead of concrete replacements Promontory Point Group Unveils Studies on Preserving Limestone Steps Chicago: The Promontory Point Conservancy just released three studies showing that the limestone revetment at Promontory Point can be saved and fixed instead of being replaced with concrete.…