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Famed Green Mill Jazz Club’s Building Listed for Sale in Uptown Chicago

Landmark protections ensure the century-old venue remains unchanged as the owner promises uninterrupted performances.

CHICAGO – DECEMBER 02:  Green Mill Cocktail Lounge in Chicago, Illinois on December 2, 2017.  (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • A commercial listing for the two‐story building at Broadway and Lawrence Avenue went live June 3 with no asking price disclosed
  • The property spans over 21,000 square feet and includes eight street‐level retail spaces plus several offices
  • Owner Dave Jemilo, who has run the Green Mill since 1986 and paid $5 million for the building and adjacent spots in late 2021, will continue managing the club’s operations
  • Chicago landmark status bars demolition or major alterations, safeguarding the venue’s Prohibition-era character
  • The Green Mill’s storied past includes hidden underground tunnels and appearances in films and TV shows such as High Fidelity and Ocean’s Twelve