The Salt Shedamp160chronicles the compelling work of reimagining and transforming Chicagos impressive and iconic Morton Salt Warehouse while honoring its history and its workingclass roots.Originally constructed in 1929 the Morton Salt Shed and Warehouse Complex has been a familiar and beloved Chicago landmark along Elston Avenue between Division Street and North Avenue. For decades the iconic handpainted sign has captivated people traveling along busy Interstate I90 and on Elston Avenue at ground level. As times changed the building was no longer used for salt storage and processing and eventually lay dormant. Recently the building has been repurposed and transformed into a stunning music venue.amp160The Salt Shed tells the story of the buildings reimagining and transformation. Photographer and writer Sandra Steinbrecher spent nearly two years documenting the deconstruction reconstruction and reinvigoration of this classic industrial Chicago building. Through breathtaking photos and interviews with the people who made the restoration possibleincluding architects developers and workers who did the daily laborThe Salt Shedamp160takes the reader behind the scenes in one of Chicagoamp8217s most distinctive restoration projects of the 21st century.