Ordinance O2024-0011694 Passed

Non-Routine Ward Matters Land Use Historical Landmark


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 Legislative body Action
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.

Votes for Votes against Other votes
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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