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127th Annual Meeting of the Evanston History Center

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

127th Annual Meeting of the Evanston History Center Wednesday, June 11, 2025 The meeting be in-person and via Zoom 8:00 PM Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood St. Evanston, IL 60201 Members of the Evanston History Center, please join us for the 127th Annual Meeting. The staff will share how they are connecting the past to…

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

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…

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Hidden in Plain Sight: Evanston’s Double Houses – Ridge Historic District 2025 Walking Tour

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

Image Credit: Jack Weiss New this year, based on the book published by Design Evanston. This walk will view 9 of the houses covered in the book. Buy tickets and reserve your spot! A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. Tickets are non-refundable. If you don't receive a confirmation email,…

$15.00 – $20.00
Research Room

Research Room Open

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

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…

Research Room

Research Room Open

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

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…

Research Room

Research Room Open

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

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…

Research Room

Research Room Open

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

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…

Research Room

Research Room Open

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

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…

Research Room

Research Room Open

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

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…

Research Room

Research Room Open

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

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…

House Tours

House Tours

Step into the home of Former U.S. Vice President, ambassador to Great Britain, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates Dawes. Charles Gates Dawes’ magnificent home, now a National Historic Landmark, was built by Dr. Robert Sheppard in 1894 on two acres overlooking Lake Michigan. It served as the Dawes family home from 1909 until…

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