“Spirit of Progress statue in Chicago removed from FMR”. Administrative building in the Montogomery district for repairs

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team

Monday December 16, 2024 11:55 a.m.

The emblematic statue is located in the former administrative building of the Montogomery district, now a residential building.

CHICAGO (WLS) — An iconic Chicago statue is taking advantage of a break from the winter weather to carry out repair and restoration work.

The Spirit of Progress has stood atop the former Montgomery Ward administration building since 1929, near the North Branch of the Chicago River.

The building is now a condominium and the owners’ association is financing the work to preserve the statue.

They hope the Spirit of Progress, also known as Diana, will be reinstalled next spring or summer.