April 12, 2023
206 S. Jefferson, once known as the nightclub, The Warehouse, is said to be the birthplace
of House music. It is now on Preservation Chicago’s Most Endangered List. PHOTO
PROVIDED BY PRESERVATION CHICAGO.
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PRESERVATION CHICAGO TRYING TO SAVE THE WAREHOUSE
The Warehouse, which was located at 206 S. Jefferson, is said to be the birthplace of House music. The genre which originated in Chicago, with Black DJs and music producers, and gained popularity during the 1980s.