Research Room Closed
Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United StatesThe Research Room will be closed today. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Events List
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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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Research Room Open
Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United StatesThe 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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Monthly Lunchtime Curiosity Cafe
Featured Upcoming EventsEvanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United StatesCuriosity Cafe Second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St. FREE, no RSVP needed. Come to the Dawes House for coffee, lunch, and informal conversation around a variety of unique Evanston History topics. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. Upcoming…
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Evanston History Center Closed for Tours
The Evanston History Center is closed for house tours today. Thank you for your understanding.
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Research Room Open
Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United StatesThe 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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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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Walking Tour: Historic Apartment Buildings
Featured Upcoming EventsMeets on the corner of Hinman Avenue and Main Street Corner of Hinman Avenue and Main Street, Evanston, ILThis tour through southeast Evanston explores how the different architectural styles that were popular for Evanston's houses were also applied to its many apartment buildings. Discover how multi-family housing emerged in Evanston and adapted to changes in taste and technology. Led by Madeline Crispell. The meeting point is the South East corner of Main and…
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Research Room Open
Evanston History Center 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, United StatesThe 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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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…
