Upon returning home from my trip to Chicago I found an invitation from Preservation Chicago (I am a member) inviting me to attend the 2008 Preservation Celebration on September 26 at The Marmon Grand located in the Motor Row Historic District. There will be live blues, a silent auction, and Motor Row mini tours. This Spanish revival style building by architect Alfred Alschuler was built in 1922 and has recently been restored and reconstructed. Motor row is the nation's largest early automobile row and was added to Chicago's Landmark District in December 2000. This area of South Loop is slowly being revitalized. It's wonderful to see restoration of buildings that still exist.