Ordinance O2024-0011694 - Chicago Councilmatic

Historical landmark designation for Mars Candy Factory at 2019 N Oak Park Ave

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Built in 1928-29 during Mars, Inc.'s move from Minneapolis to Chicago, the Mars Candy Factory, now a Chicago Landmark, facilitated efficient candy production and distribution. The factory, associated with founders Frank C. Mars and Forrest E. Mars, Sr., and designed in Spanish Revival style by The Austin Company and C.F. Murphy, spurred local development. On July 11, 2024, a plaque was installed to mark its landmark status.

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Date 2024-10-09

Legislative body Chicago City Council

Action Passed

On motion of Alderperson Burnett, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

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Votes for Yes: 48 Beale, Anthony Burnett, Jr., Walter Cardona, Jr., Felix Chico, Peter Clay, Angela Coleman, Stephanie D. Conway, William Cruz, Ruth Curtis, Derrick G. Dowell, Pat Ervin, Jason C. Fuentes, Jessica L. Gardiner, James M. Gutierrez, Jeylu B. Hadden, Maria E. Hall, William E. Harris, Michelle A. Hopkins, Brian Knudsen, Timothy R. La Spata, Daniel Lawson, Bennett R. Lee, Nicole T. Lopez, Raymond A. Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni Martin, Matthew J. Mitchell, Gregory I. Moore, David H. Mosley, Ronnie L. Napolitano, Anthony V. Nugent, Samantha O'Shea, Matthew J. Quinn, Marty Ramirez, Julia M. Reilly, Brendan Robinson, Lamont J. Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana Rodriguez, Michael D. Scott, Monique L. Sigcho-Lopez, Byron Silverstein, Debra L. Sposato, Nicholas Tabares, Silvana Taliaferro, Chris Taylor, Jeanette B. Vasquez, Jr., Andre Villegas, Gilbert Waguespack, Scott Yancy, Desmon C.	Votes against	Other votes Absent: 1 Not voting: 1 Absent: Mitts, Emma Not voting: Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos

Date 2024-10-08

Legislative body Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

Action Recommended to Pass

Date 2024-09-18

Legislative body Chicago City Council

Action Referred

Date 2024-09-18

Legislative body Chicago City Council

Action Introduced

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2019 N Oak Park Ave Chicago

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