Logan Square Preservation

12/09/2025

Logan Square Preservation is offering several historic wooden church pews from the former Fourth Congregational Church, the oldest congregation in our neighborhood, originally organized in the 1850s. Over the decades, the congregation occupied multiple buildings, with its final home built after the church at Shakespeare and Campbell tragically burned in 1924. These pews sat in that last sanctuary and have supported generations of community life, worship, and neighborhood history.

The church structure will be converted into 16 luxury lofts in the coming months. Rather than see the pews discarded, we’re hoping to place them in the hands of neighbors who appreciate their historic significance. Help us save these pieces of history from the trash.

Length: 13ft 4in (can be cut down to size)
Suggested Donation: $100
Pickup: Dec 13 from 9am-2pm
(Address for pickup provided upon confirmation)

Interested? Have questions? Drop a note below, or email our board member Greg Hare: [email protected]

12/01/2025

Logan Square is shaped not by institutions, but by neighbors—people who show up, speak up, plant trees, protect our history, and care for the places that make this neighborhood feel like home.

Logan Square Preservation is a fully volunteer-led 501c3 organization, powered by people who give their time, energy, and heart to keep our community beautiful, historic, and grounded. As the year comes to an end, your support means more than ever. Every dollar you give stays right here in Logan Square—supporting the work that only a community can do.

Consider making a tax deductible donation today: https://logansquarepreservation.app.neoncrm.com/campaigns/2025-end-of-year

09/15/2025

Our volunteers are hard at work this week putting the finishing touches on the House Walk, so we've decided to cancel our September Monthly Member Meeting! Spread the word, and see you Saturday!

08/31/2025

From penny-farthing races to the famed Schwinn mansion, Palmer Square (and Logan Square and Humboldt Park) hold a remarkable place in Chicago’s cycling history. This year’s Palmer Square-focused House Walk invites you to explore cycling’s enduring legacy alongside touring interior homes surrounding the park.
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Bring your Schwinn and join us Saturday September 20th! Tickets available here: https://logansquarepreservation.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F18034

08/28/2025

Hot off the press, a new sticker design for Logan Square Preservation from the brilliant Chelsie at Lettering Works

These die-cut stickers, alongside our t-shirts, books, and monument replicas will be available for purchase at the House Walk on Saturday, September 20 in Palmer Square!

Haven’t bought your House Walk tickets?? Hurry up and snag the early bird price: https://logansquarepreservation.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F18034

08/21/2025

Join us tonight for our monthly meeting! 7pm @ the Minnekirken 🎉🌳

Picture description: The Schwinn Mansion, completed in 1905 by architect Frederick E. Gatterdam for Ignaz and Helen Schwinn, of Arnold, Schwinn & Co., the largest bicycle manufacturer in the US. The mansion, formerly located at 2128 W. Palmer Square, was torn down in 1955.

08/11/2025

Our Classic Car show will be back for this year’s House Walk! Over 50 vintage and collector cars will line Palmer Square on Saturday September 20th.
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But your House Walk tickets today to snag the early bird price!
https://logansquarepreservation.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F18034

08/07/2025

Interested in volunteering for our 35th Biennial House Walk? We still have roles to fill! From docents, to check-in, to merch, to runners, we have a little something for everyone. Volunteers not only get a free ticket to the House Walk, they also get access to our afterparty!

Fill out this form with your availability and we'll be in touch: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKijz6iGpNEd2oAVIVVV1Thikglt9697OiO6cn4vIpVD-15A/viewform

Questions? Email [email protected]

07/22/2025

Tickets are LIVE for our 35th Biennial House Walk!

This year will focus on properties around Palmer Square Park, an area steeped in incredible architecture and history. General Admission tickets will gain you access to guided interior tours of each property. Additionally, our beloved vintage car show will line the park, amongst other fun surprises. Don’t miss it!

🌳🎟️Get your tickets now at our early bird rate of $35 per person: https://www.logansquarepreservation.org/house---garden-walk

Interested in Volunteering? Fill out this form! https://forms.gle/JqpoBuFhdEfom8CP9

07/16/2025

🚨Meeting Reminder!🚨

Tomorrow, July 17th at the Minnekirken: 7pm!

Lead Photo description: Snapshot portrait of the winners of the women’s 2-mile bicycle race: Viola Engstrom (first place, left) and Mamie McNulty wearing bloomers and standing with bikes in grass at Humboldt Park, September 2, 1918

05/23/2025

Thank you Block Club Chicago for featuring our summer event: 'Pastport', a month-long, self-paced bar crawl celebrating the rich history of Logan Square’s legendary watering holes.

Members: Pick up your Pastport this Sunday at our booth at the Logan Square Farmers Market. Not a member? Join today for only $20/year: https://logansquarepreservation.app.neoncrm.com/forms/membership

The monthlong crawl highlights insider secrets, weird building tidbits and stories from bar owners past and present.

05/21/2025