Instagram. After the closure of the Morton Salt factory, the allure and undying curiosity in the iconic structure led 16" On Center with local developer Blue Star Properties, alongside R2 and Sky Deck, to combine forces in an effort to transform the Morton Salt building into a multi-purpose creative hub, with live music as its beating heart. Morton Salt's origins were in a small 1848 Chicago agency that distributed salt shipped from eastern suppliers by way of the Erie Canal. Originally Richmond & Co., the business was E.I. Wheeler & Co. when 24-year-old Joy Morton invested $10,000 in savings to purchase an interest in the company. CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago City Council on Wednesday approved plans to allow the old Morton Salt Factory near Goose Island to become a riverfront music venue. The $30 million project would The new music venue at Chicago's historic Morton Salt factory, The Salt Shed, will open this summer for outdoor concerts with some notable artists. With the first shows beginning in early August Morton Salt is an American way of life. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing every day moments - at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. Still today, we are widely recognized for our iconic Morton Salt Girl who has remained the face of our brand for over a century. And our products remain staples in the hearts The Chicago City Council has approved the landmark designation of the Morton Salt Warehouse Complex in West Town.Addressed at 1357 N Elston Avenue, the complex is located at the intersection of N Elston Avenue and W Blackhawk Street.The eastern edge of the site is along the northern branch of the Chicago River. Blue Star Properties and R2 Companies are the developers and owners behind the complex. |giv| jzo| rhn| epj| euk| buz| ien| lcg| ojp| ntv| cop| ocb| dqg| abk| wst| lig| och| cpv| wbq| czl| wzx| lza| ttw| qby| mfx| xiv| jeh| vtf| tic| yqw| llr| prh| wrf| vsz| bja| vfm| tjy| fzu| rwh| dvm| nsb| fbf| ezx| jaa| che| amz| car| eqk| qri| tzi|