Evanston Towers, Evanston

Name: Evanston Towers
Address: Evanston, United States

#73 among attractions in Evanston

Tudor Revival architecture

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The Evanston Towers are a historic apartment building located at 554–602 Sheridan Square in Evanston, Illinois. It was built in 1924 and designed by Anthony H. Quitsow. The "E"-shaped building was designed in the Tudor Revival style and has two courtyards, a crenelated tower on the north side, entrances with Tudor arches, and limestone decorations. Early advertising for the apartments billed them as "among the finest in Evanston" due to the building's design, amenities, and views of Lake Michigan. ()

Built: 1924 (100 years ago)Coordinates: 42°1'43"N, 87°40'10"W

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North Shore (Southeast Evanston)Evanston United States

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Evanston Towers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Charles Gates Dawes House, Brummel Park, Evanston S.P.A.C.E., Jarvis Square.

1 miN
Museum, History museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Charles Gates Dawes House, Evanston
27 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.
0.8 miSW
Park, Tudor Revival architecture
Brummel Park, Evanston
22 min walk • The Buildings at 815–817 Brummel and 819–821 Brummel are two historic apartment buildings in Evanston, Illinois. Built in 1928 and 1927 respectively, the two three-story buildings have identical, mirrored Tudor Revival designs. Despite being identical, the buildings were designed by two different architects; 815–817 was designed by E.L.
1 miNW
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Evanston S.P.A.C.E., Evanston
26 min walk • Evanston S.P.A.C.E. is a small concert hall and venue for music performance and live recording, and a podcast production facility, as well as serves similarly for the visual arts and literary events located at 1245 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois, adjacent to Chicago, in...
0.9 miS
Street
Jarvis Square, Chicago
23 min walk • Jarvis Square is a small commercial district within the Rogers Park neighborhood on Chicago's North Side.
0.9 miS
History museum, Vacation rental, Event space
Emil Bach House, Chicago
22 min walk • The Emil Bach House is a Prairie style house in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States that was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
0.7 miNW
42°2'5"N • 87°40'47"W
The American Toby Jug Museum, Evanston
18 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1 miN
42°2'35"N • 87°40'25"W
Evanston History Center, Evanston
27 min walk • Museum, History museum
~140 ftNW
Tudor Revival architecture
Sheridan Square Apartments, Evanston
1 min walk • Sheridan Square Apartments is a historic apartment building at 620-638 Sheridan Square in Evanston, Illinois. The three-story brick building was built in 1924. The building has an S-shaped layout which wraps around a corner and features an open courtyard. Architect Anthony Quitsow designed the building in the Tudor Revival style.
0.6 miNW
Neoclassical architecture
Fountain Plaza Apartments, Evanston
15 min walk • Fountain Plaza Apartments is a historic apartment building at 830-856 Hinman Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. The three-story brick building was built in 1922.
~410 ftS
Tudor Revival architecture
Tudor Manor, Evanston
2 min walk • Tudor Manor is a historic apartment building at 524 Sheridan Square in Evanston, Illinois. The brick three-flat was built in 1916. Architect Louis C. Bouchard designed the building in the Tudor Revival style.
1.3 miNW
42°2'42"N • 87°40'51"W
Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston
33 min walk • Universities and schools, Concert hall

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Evanston Towers?

Nearby attractions include Sheridan Square Apartments, Evanston (1 min walk), Tudor Manor, Evanston (2 min walk), Building at 813–815 Forest Avenue, Evanston (10 min walk), Building at 999 Michigan, Evanston (14 min walk).

How to get to Evanston Towers by public transport?

The nearest stations to Evanston Towers:

Bus

Chicago & South Blvd NB • Lines: 213 (12 min walk)

Metro

South Boulevard • Lines: Purple (12 min walk)
Main • Lines: Purple (16 min walk)

Train

Evanston Main Street (17 min walk)