The long-awaited redevelopment of the former Immaculata High School in Uptown could begin next year. But the project’s team wants to raise capital by offering shares in the building through cryptocurrency.

Developer Keith Giles is partnering with the American Islamic College to convert the three-building school into apartments and build a 22-story senior housing tower on campus’ parking lot.

The school, designed by architect Barry Byrne, is both a Chicago and National Historic Landmark. It’s the first religious building Byrne designed on his own. The property at 640 W. Irving Park is a modern twist on Catholic architecture, with its arched windows that are much narrower than traditional Catholic churches.

Records show Giles purchased the school from American Islamic College for $6 milli

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