29 Jan
Church Loft in Chicago
I’m all for church conversions – they have everything a loft should have: soaring ceilings, grand open spaces, exposed brick. But they also have more: exceptional architecture, intricate ornaments and oh, those stained glass windows!
This unit in 1568 Superior Street, Chicago has them all. Being sold more times than I can count, this unit is a great church conversion. Actually, this church has been divided to contain multiple units – this one is probably the best of them.
(a similar unit in the same building is for sale here)
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