It's Purple Outside...What's Inside?

Surfing around today, I found a great album of photography from inside of The Purple Hotel.  We don't claim any ownership of these pictures (that belongs completely to the photographer), but we wanted to share a link to his photos here.

Full credit goes to Dustin Walker for these great pictures!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/doosty/sets/72157626389565751/

I'll warn you.  The photos are great, but their content isn't exactly pretty.   Still, a shame to see this once great landmark reduced to such horrible conditions.  It'd take a huge effort, but there's still hope someone can renovate this property!

The Purple Hotel and the Architectural Legacy of Hausner & Macsai

We came across this article earlier today, which discusses the architectural significance of The Purple Hotel, for better or worse.

Chicago Magazine: The Purple Hotel and the Architectural Legacy of Hausner & Macsai

"It's unmissable if you've ever driven down Touhy, and even as it's fallen into total decrepitude—from Perry Como, to mob hits, to drug-fueled corruption, to sex clubs, to abandonment—it's remained a cult favorite of architecture nerds."

Where could you find Michael Jordan & Allen Dorfman in Chicago? The Purple Hotel, of course!

We've focused quite a bit on the state of The Purple Hotel so far and mentioned that this spot is site to some of Chicago's most memorable moments.  We found this great article outlining some of the historical value and experiences people had at The Purple Hotel.

Did The Purple Hotel help Chicago win six championships?  Maybe.  It was the site of his first visit to Chicago.

The Purple Hotel was also the scene for the end of The People vs Allen Dorfman, in what is surely one of the most grizzly scenes in Chicago history.

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Make sure to check out this excellent article!  It's surely worth the read to learn more about this Chicago hot spot.

The Twists and Turns of the Fate of The Purple

Every once in a while, the world of analog comes in handy!

This is an article we were referred to in regards to all of the legal issues The Purple Hotel has been facing, in regards to ownership and the like.  Looks like there are more people out there that care about The Purple Hotel!

Since linking to a print publication can be difficult, we're attaching it here as an image.

From Gem to Eyesore - The Purple Hotel

An interesting piece that we found regarding The Purple Hotel and the trouble it currently faces.  This was once a gem of a hotel in a prime location.  While the property may be in less-than-stellar condition today, it still could be renovated back to its former glory...well, if the right people came along.

Anyway, one thing is for sure - you can't rehab something that's torn to the ground.

http://skokie.patch.com/articles/the-eyesore-that-is-the-purple-hotel

While it's sad to see the building in this shape, this is still an interesting piece!

Petition to Save the Purple!

Evidently, we're not the only ones who feel that the Purple Hotel is part of Chicago's rich history and should remain standing.  We've been pointed to an online petition that has been started for the very same cause we have!

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/save-the-purple-hotel/signatures.html

Check it out and sign!  Every name makes a difference!

Save The Purple!