Demo permit issued for 1880s brick-and-timber loft office building at 168 N. Clinton

A demolition permit has been issued for the six-story masonry structure at 168 N. Clinton. Located in West Loop Gate, the building is sited near the intersection of W. Lake St and N. Clinton St and is flanked by two surface parking lots to its north and south. The demolition permit filing lists Thomas Duda as the applicant and owner of the property.

Standing six stories tall, the brick and timber loft office building was reportedly built back in 1889 and is listed on the 1906 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map as the Wheeling Corrugating Company Warehouse. 

At the time of writing, no formal redevelopment plans for the site have been announced. The site is zoned DX-7, so a large-scale development could be possible, especially if combined with the adjacent surface parking lots. No zoning applications have been filed, no new construction permits have been filed, and no public announcements have been made at this time. 

Demolition contractor Atlas Industries will lead the demolition of the building.