Wicker Park's 120-Year-Old Lutheran Church Is Raising .4M to Open Its Doors Wider — and the Neighborhood Is RallyingBy Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Wicker Park ·
A beloved Wicker Park landmark is embarking on a mission to make itself more welcoming than ever. Wicker Park Lutheran Church, whose historic building dates to 1906, has launched a campaign to raise
.4 million to fund a major accessibility overhaul — including a new ADA-compliant entrance, an elevator, and updated bathrooms. The renovations will also preserve the church's stunning stained glass windows and add flood protections to safeguard the century-old structure for generations to come.The initiative reflects a growing spirit of community investment across the neighborhood. That same spirit is animating another local push: the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce's Executive Director Pamela Maass has formed the Save Our Street Fests Coalition — a group of 30+ nonprofit street festival organizers across Chicago working together to raise urgent awareness about soaring production costs threatening beloved neighborhood events like Wicker Park Fest. With iconic summer gatherings on the line, the coalition is calling on residents and visitors alike to step up and show their support.
Whether you're passionate about historic preservation, accessibility, or keeping Chicago's legendary street festival culture alive, Wicker Park is giving you meaningful ways to get involved this spring. Learn more about the church's renovation campaign at Wicker Park Lutheran Church, and visit saveourstreetfests.org to support the coalition. Your neighborhood needs you!
Sources:
1. https://chicago.suntimes.com/wicker-park
2. https://www.wickerparkbucktown.com/wicker-park-fest/
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Wicker Park ·
A beloved Wicker Park landmark is embarking on a mission to make itself more welcoming than ever. Wicker Park Lutheran Church, whose historic building dates to 1906, has launched a campaign to raise
The initiative reflects a growing spirit of community investment across the neighborhood. That same spirit is animating another local push: the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce's Executive Director Pamela Maass has formed the Save Our Street Fests Coalition — a group of 30+ nonprofit street festival organizers across Chicago working together to raise urgent awareness about soaring production costs threatening beloved neighborhood events like Wicker Park Fest. With iconic summer gatherings on the line, the coalition is calling on residents and visitors alike to step up and show their support.
Whether you're passionate about historic preservation, accessibility, or keeping Chicago's legendary street festival culture alive, Wicker Park is giving you meaningful ways to get involved this spring. Learn more about the church's renovation campaign at Wicker Park Lutheran Church, and visit saveourstreetfests.org to support the coalition. Your neighborhood needs you!
Sources:
1. https://chicago.suntimes.com/wicker-park
2. https://www.wickerparkbucktown.com/wicker-park-fest/