From the September 29th Chicago Tribune by Alejandro Cancino.
The last of eight taverns asking for landmark designation, the former Schlitz Brewery tavern in Bucktown, did so September 29th. Such status would put restrictions on future changes on the architecture. It also enables owners to seek local and federal tax breaks if they seek renovation.
Now home to Floyd's Pub, the former Schlitz tavern at 1844 N. Oakley Avenue is one of at least 41 remaining buildings across the city, built from the late 1800s to early 1900s, by brewing companies selling their product. Such taverns were called tied houses. A Schlitz belted globe remains on the building.
Most of the bars were built by Schlitz and other Milwaukee-based breweries in the German Renaissance revival style. A smaller number of local brewers like Atlas, Birk Brothers and Fortune Brothers also built their own taverns. These places would only sell their owners' product.
Other taverns receiving landmark status:
** 958 W. 69th Street
** 2159 W. Belmont Ave., now a Starbucks.
** 3159 N. Southport Ave., now Schuba's Tavern
** 11499 S. Front Ave.
** 2456 S. Western Ave.
** 5129 N. Broadway, now home of the South-East Asian Center.
1801 W. Division St., now Mac's American Pub
A former Schlitz stable building at 11314 Front Ave., also received Landmark status.
More taverns are expected to request the status as well.
With Drink in Hand. --Cooter
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