After years of fundraising and hard work, the Chicago LGBT’s community center is ready for for its close-up. The Center on Halsted staff moved in last week, and major events are planned in the coming months. Pictured are images of the facade, both new and newly remodeled, plus Modesto ‘Tico’ Valle, recently announced as the new executive director, who will take over for Robbin Burr July 1.
Rising three stories, the new facility covers 55,000 square feet, not including ground-floor retail tenant Whole Foods. Photo #6 is the Billie Jean King Recreational Space. Photo #7 is the space dedicated to seniors. Lower right is the computer room for visitors and youth.
