Fountain Plaza Apartments, Evanston

Name: Fountain Plaza Apartments
Address: Evanston, United States

#36 among attractions in Evanston

Neoclassical architecture

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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. Architect John Nyden, who also designed multiple other apartment buildings in Evanston, designed the building in the Classical Revival style. The building's design includes Palladian doors with fanlights, limestone quoins, and a hip roof with parapets and a cornice. The central courtyard is both raised and nearly surrounded by the building, providing privacy despite the building's proximity to a commercial district. ()

Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 42°1'60"N, 87°40'42"W

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Fountain Plaza Apartments – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Charles Gates Dawes House, Evanston S.P.A.C.E., The American Toby Jug Museum, Evanston History Center.

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~650 ftNW
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Which popular attractions are close to Fountain Plaza Apartments?

Nearby attractions include The American Toby Jug Museum, Evanston (4 min walk), Building at 813–815 Forest Avenue, Evanston (6 min walk), Building at 999 Michigan, Evanston (8 min walk), Evanston Lakeshore Historic District, Evanston (9 min walk).

How to get to Fountain Plaza Apartments by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fountain Plaza Apartments:

Bus

Chicago & Main SB • Lines: 213 (2 min walk)

Metro

Main • Lines: Purple (2 min walk)
South Boulevard • Lines: Purple (11 min walk)

Train

Evanston Main Street (3 min walk)
Evanston Davis Street (27 min walk)