Evanston History Center, Evanston

Name: Evanston History Center
Address: 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, 60201-4713, United States
Telephone: +1 847-475-3410

#26 among attractions in Evanston

Museum, History museum

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Evanston History Center (address: 225 Greenwood St) is a place located in Evanston (Illinois state) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 587 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 42°2'35"N latitude and 87°40'25"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Evanston History Center is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Chicago & Lake NB (bus, 10 min walk), Dempster (metro, 12 min walk), Evanston Davis Street (train, 17 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Charles Gates Dawes House (museum, 1 min walk), Hinman Apartments (neoclassical architecture, 9 min walk), Raymond Park (park, 9 min walk).

Coordinates: 42°2'35"N, 87°40'25"W

Address

225 Greenwood StNorth Shore (Southeast Evanston)Evanston 60201-4713 United States

Contact

+1 847-475-3410

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Evanston History Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Charles Gates Dawes House, Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Raymond Park, The Rock.

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Museum, History museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Charles Gates Dawes House, Evanston
1 min walk • The Charles Gates Dawes House is a historic house museum at 225 Greenwood Street in Evanston, Illinois. Built in 1894, this Chateauesque lakefront mansion was from 1909 until his death the home of Charles Gates Dawes and his family.
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Museum, Art museum
Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Evanston
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~1720 ftW
Park
Raymond Park, Evanston
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0.6 miN
Stela, Quad
The Rock, Evanston
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Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Evanston S.P.A.C.E., Evanston
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Theatre & Interpretation Center, Evanston
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0.5 miNW
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Frances Willard House, Evanston
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Evanston Public Library, Evanston
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The American Toby Jug Museum, Evanston
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42°2'42"N • 87°40'51"W
Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston
11 min walk • Universities and schools, Concert hall
~1690 ftNW
Neoclassical architecture
Hinman Apartments, Evanston
9 min walk • Hinman Apartments is a historic apartment building at 1629-1631 Hinman Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. Built in 1904, the three-story brick building has six apartments. Architects Atchison & Edbrooke, who also designed Evanston's Ridgewood Apartments, designed the building in the Classical Revival style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Evanston History Center?

Nearby attractions include Charles Gates Dawes House, Evanston (1 min walk), Hinman Apartments, Evanston (9 min walk), Raymond Park, Evanston (9 min walk), Evanston S.P.A.C.E., Evanston (10 min walk).

How to get to Evanston History Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Evanston History Center:

Bus

Chicago & Lake NB • Lines: 213 (10 min walk)

Metro

Dempster • Lines: Purple (12 min walk)
Davis • Lines: Purple (16 min walk)

Train

Evanston Davis Street (17 min walk)
Evanston Main Street (20 min walk)