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Christina Morris, (312) 330-7941 National Trust for Historic Preservation

For Immediate Release: February 14, 2013

Chicago February 14, 2013 Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Landmarks Illinois moved for a voluntary dismissal of their complaint in Cook County Circuit Court, signaling the end of their legal challenge against the City of Chicago and the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. The Save Prentice Coalition issued the following statement: Only months ago, it was uncertain whether the landmark status of historic Prentice Womens Hospital would be considered in a public forum. Thousands of people in Chicago and around the globe helped bring the conversation about Bertrand Goldbergs Modern masterpiece to Chicagos Landmarks Commission, which unanimously declared Prentice worthy of landmark designation. We continue to believe there were significant flaws with the process that granted and then removed landmark protection for Prentice. However, we feel that the landmarks process has run its course. When challenging issues come before the Landmarks Commission, all parties share an obligation to provide honest input, consider reuse alternatives and respect the ordinances and procedures. We continue to support the practical reuse options available to Northwestern University that will grow Chicagos economy and preserve its world-class architectural and cultural heritage. At its core, preservation helps cities grow and prosper. It creates jobs, boosts local economies, helps reduce our carbon footprint, and makes cities more dynamic, appealing and attractive. Members of the Save Prentice Coalition have a long history of working in partnership with the City of Chicago on a wide range of preservation issues, and we look forward to continuing this work. ###

Statement from Save Prentice Coalition

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