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Research Room open for in-person research from 1 – 4 pm

April 29, 2023

Research Room open for in-person research from 1 – 4 pm today.

The Evanston History Center’s Archival Collection is extensive and offers a comprehensive view of Evanston over time.

The archives hold a significant amount of material related to people and houses in Evanston. In addition, our staff has years of experience interpreting the primary sources and assisting people with figuring out the stories of their families and their homes.

In-person research costs $10/ to visit. Contact the Archivist for other research services and costs associated.

  • Contact the archivist to learn about how they can help you with research.
  • Visit the Evanston History Center between 1-4 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday to conduct in-person research.
  • View the Evanston History Center’s digital collections.
  • Archival collections documenting many Evanston schools, churches, civic and social organizations, businesses, and residents, including correspondence and organizational records.
  • Building records, including: house files with city records and real estate listings for every house in Evanston and some commercial structures; Sanborn fire insurance maps; blueprints and plat surveys for many structures; and documentation for historic districts and local landmarks.
  • Records of the town, village, and city of Evanston, and Ridgeville and Evanston township, from the 1840s to the present
  • Newspapers, and clipping files from local newspapers, including the Evanston Index, Evanston Press, Evanston News, Daily News, Evanston News-Index, Evanston Review, and Evanston Roundtable.
  • Books and publications on various subjects, including:
    • Evanston history and Evanston authors
    • Evanston City Directories from 1879-1963 (some including Rogers Park and other North Shore communities)
    • Evanston Telephone Directories from 1926 through the present
    • Evanston Architecture
    • Family history
    • Maps of Evanston and vicinity
  • Photographs (biographical and subject files), film, videotapes, and DVDs.
  • Oral history interviews and other audio recordings

Reservations are not necessary to visit the Research Room during open hours. Please make sure there hasn't been a last-minute closure before visiting. Closures will be posted on our Calendar of Events. Payments are accepted at the door.

If you have any questions, please email Grace Lehner at glehner@evanstonhistorycenter.org.

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April 29, 2023
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Research Room
Email
glehner@evanstonhistorycenter.org

Venue

Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood Street
Evanston, IL 60201 United States
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