LANSING, Ill. (October 26, 2020) – The building that formerly housed Artlynn Photography was demolished Monday, on the corner of Torrence Avenue and Thornton Road. The building is the latest of a handful to be demolished near that corner.
A Village of Lansing official said Rosemoor Funeral home will also be demolished in the near future. Another Village official said the demolitions will leave that high-visibility corner open to new development.Artlynn Photography’s old building is located at 18007 Torrence Avenue. The business has moved to Evergreen Park, where it provides photography services for weddings and other purposes. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)An excavator lifts up the skeleton of the Artlynn Photography sign as part of demolition. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)Demolition occurred on Monday, October 26. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)Fences were set up on Saturday in preparation for the demolition on Monday, October 28. A crew of three men was present at this point in the demolition process. (Photo: Josh Bootsma)
This dated Google Earth image shows the other structures that used to flank Artlynn Photography. The Village plans to demolish Rosemoor Funeral Home as well, which will open up a large corner for development. (Graphic from Google Earth)
Josh is Managing Editor at The Lansing Journal and believes in the power and purpose of community news. He covers any local topics—from village government to theatre, from business openings to migratory birds.
With the 2 demolitions on Torrance Ave I most certainly hope the the village dose not bring in another strip mall. No more hair, nail , pawn shops or child care centers. How about a real business that we could all patronize.
With the 2 demolitions on Torrance Ave I most certainly hope the the village dose not bring in another strip mall. No more hair, nail , pawn shops or child care centers. How about a real business that we could all patronize.