Lake Street Schlitz Tied House

The property on which the building stands was sold to Edward Uihlein in 1891 for $4,600.[2] The building was built by Uihlein in 1892, and originally housed a Schlitz tied house, as well as apartments.[1] It continued to house taverns for many years after.[3][4] In 1989, La Lucé, a traditional Italian restaurant, opened in the building.[4][5][6] Michael Jordan once had an office in the building.[7]

La Lucé closed in 2016, and a demolition permit was requested.[1][8][4][9] The permit was placed on a 90-day hold, because the building is orange rated in the Chicago Historic Resources Survey, signifying that it "possesses potentially significant architectural or historical features".[1][8][9] The 90 day hold expired, but the building was not demolished.[1][8][9][10] It was sold to developers on August 7, 2020. A demolition permit was issued on November 30, 2020.[11] However, a 90-day demolition delay hold was issued on December 2.[12][13] The Commission on Chicago Landmarks unanimously adopted a preliminary landmark designation for the building on April 1, 2021.[14] The Chicago City Council voted to designate the building a Chicago Landmark on July 21, 2021.[15]