Exterior improvements to Greenstone United Methodist Church in Pullman will be facilitated through a $1.2 million Adopt-A-Landmark grant approved by City Council today.

The work at 11211 S. St. Lawrence Ave. will repair the church’s green-hued masonry belltower, which is deteriorating due to weather-related conditions. The grant covers the entirety of project costs.

Built in 1882, Greenstone Church was designated as a Chicago landmark in 1972.

Adopt-A-Landmark grants support the restoration of designated Chicago landmarks throughout the city. Funding is provided through Neighborhood Opportunity Bonus fees paid by downtown construction projects.