Gropius in Chicago Coalition

NUMBER OF WALTER GROPIUS BUILDINGS IN CHICAGO: Eight … Seven … Six … Five … Four …

Current Preservation Status: EMERGENCY

The Gropius in Chicago Coalition
We are a group formed to discuss and advocate for the highly threatened Chicago works of Walter Gropius. Working with several local architects, Gropius’s work is centered around activities at the former Michael Reese Hospital campus on Chicago’s South Side.

The Gropius in Chicago Coalition also serves as an umbrella organization to bring together in one place the many diverse parties that have voiced their support for protecting this would-be landmark.

Without your help, Gropius’s entire built legacy in the State of Illinois is likely to soon be lost. We hope you will review this site and offer your support.

Current Preservation Status: EMERGENCY

12/04/09: State Body Unanimously Recommends Reese to National Register of Historic Places.

11/07/09: Chicago destroys Walter Gropius’s Laundry Building.

10/28/09: Chicago destroys Walter Gropius’s Friend Convalescent Home.

10/21/09: Chicago announces foolhardy plans to immediately commence demolition of 27 buildings. One Gropius work may be saved.

10/20/09: Joint Letter by 16 major parties urges Chicago to stop the demolition.

10/02/09: Chicago loses 2016 Olympics. Plans to demolish Gropius buildings remain in place.

09/25/09: Massive damage done to Gropius’s Laundry Building.

09/14/09: Pre-demolition environmental abatement and site work are underway.

07/30/09: Chicago Destroys Historic Landscapes of Sasaki and Collins.

07/23/09: Chicago Issues Demolition Contracts for Michael Reese Hospital Campus.

06/30/09: Chicago Takes Posession of Michael Reese Hospital Campus.

Next Event: To Be Announced

Results of Loop Rally

Thanks to all who joined us downtown November 24! We made our voices heard by traveling as a group from city department to city department, delivering a strongly worded message to the Mayor’s office and other locations. Thanks to everyone who helped make this event a success.


Background: The Master Planning Learn about Gropius’s Role in designing the MRH campus plan.	Explore the Architecture An interactive, historical map of Michael Reese Hospital, nearly all of which is proposed for demolition.	Chicago’s Bauhaus District An unparalleled opportunity to form a “Bauhaus District” on Chicago’s South Side.


A Landmark Threatened Understand why the entirety of this unique work of art might be demolished.	Supporting Organizations The Gropius in Chicago Coalition’s mission is supported by a growing community.

Coalition and Supporters

The Gropius in Chicago Coalition asks you to consider adding your name to our growing list of supporters.

We are seeking a broad base of support, so please do not hesitate to contact us, regardless of your field or reason of support.

Please browse our current list of supporting organizations and individuals.

Latest Supporting Organization
We are very happy to announce that e-architect has become the latest party to endorse the mission of the Gropius in Chicago Coalition. To read more, please click here.