19th century webster street italianate rowhouses with minton tile insets undergoing demolition

i didn't think demolition of these adjoining 19th century rowhouses on webster (documented in an earlier post) would happen so quickly. a bit jarring to say the least. 

one of the two italianate style houses has been mostly reduced to rubble. the one to the east is still standing, but the cornice is mangled and minton tiles ready to fall from the facade at any moment. 

perhaps i will revisit tomorrow to ensure i have a thorough record of such senseless destruction.

Further reading:

19TH CENTURY CHICAGO ROWHOUSES ON WEBSTER SLATED FOR WRECKING BALL IN COMING WEEKS