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Ken Nordine
Ken Nordine

Edgewater’s Ken Nordine Mansion Made City Historical Landmark After Preservation Effort

The historical designation comes after the home was bought by a wealthy Chicago couple, saving it from the wrecking ball.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Edgewater’s Ken Nordine Mansion, At Heart Of Preservation Fight, Sold For $1.38 Million

The nearly 120-year-old home will be preserved by its new owner, according to sources.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Edgewater’s Ken Nordine Mansion Gets Preliminary Landmark Status Over Owner’s Objections

The family of late jazz poet Ken Nordine is seeking to demolish his former mansion, but the city stopped those efforts.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

As Edgewater Neighbors Fight To Save Late Jazz Poet Ken Nordine’s Mansion, Estate Moves To Demolish It

Neighbors are hoping to save the stately mansion that is the last single-family home on its Edgewater block.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Edgewater Mansion, Home To Late ‘Word Jazz’ Poet Ken Nordine, At Heart Of Preservation Fight

Preservationists are working to save the mansion that is listed for sale as a redevelopment opportunity.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park