The Jane Addams Homes, located at Throop and Taylor, consisted of 32 buildings (987 walk-up units and 52 row houses). They are under the administration of the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and are grouped with the Robert Brooks Homes (built in 1943), Brooks Extension (built in 1961), Loomis Courts (built in 1950), Grace Abbott Homes (built in 1955), and Jones Apartments (built in 1963) under the name "ABLA Homes".

"Animal Court“ - Jane Addams Homes

Update: The following photos were taken on March 9, 2006 at what remains of the Jane Addams Housing Project. The land where the Jane Addams Housing Project once stood is being sold by LR Realty Company, LLC as Roosevelt Square, “Solid Community, Caring Neighbors.” Currently 1, 2, and 3 bedroom condos sell from $285,000; town homes, from $489,000.

Corner of Taylor and Lytle – building recently torn down

Close-up of corner of Taylor and Lytle

Facing corner of Taylor and Lytle from “Animal Court”

“Animal Court” – Jane Addams Public Housing

2 sculptures are damaged and moved off their bases

Damaged sculptures separated from their bases

Close-up of damaged sculpture – east side of court

Close-up of damaged sculpture – west side of court

Central Figure – looking northeast

Central Figure – looking east– new buildings in far ground part of Roosevelt Square Development

Central Figure – looking southwest

Close-up of Central Figure – looking southwest