Back in February, GB's Ask the Librarian column discussed the some of the history of the strip of motels along Lincoln Avenue. The column also noted that the city used its condemnation powers to acquire and demolish three of the motels in the late 1990s. Yesterday, the Tribune reported that the city is renewing its efforts to take over two additional motels, the Lincoln Motel at 5900 N. Lincoln and the Patio Motel at 6250 N. Lincoln, so they, too, can be torn down. Photographers, grab your cameras and record these historic buildings while you can because this era of Chicago lodging is quickly passing away.