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Evanston Women’s History

Frances Willard House 1730 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL, United States

This tour meets at Frances Willard House, 1730 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Discover why so many Evanston women became leaders in the fight for women’s rights. Explore how Evanston’s environment fostered women’s independence and ability to succeed despite societal constraints. The tour begins at Willard House and travels through southeast Evanston.

Free

Prairie School #3 – Ridge Historic District

Dewey School 1551 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL, United States

This tour begins in front of Dewey School at Wesley Avenue and Elinor Place. The Ridge Historic District contains a rich concentration of Prairie School designs, making this a more geographically compact tour than the other two. Discover how one family fostered the growth of the movement and created this collection of treasures.

$15.00 – $20.00

Downtown Evanston

Downtown Evanston 1601 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL

This tour begins at Fountain Square Evanston’s Fountain Square was planned as the central commercial district. Discover how the fountain and the square have transformed over time, reflecting changing urban norms. Explore the variety of buildings and architectural styles in the downtown area and discover the history of civic and commercial life, including the early…

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