Building at 813–815 Forest Avenue, Evanston

Name: Building at 813–815 Forest Avenue
Address: Evanston, United States

#62 among attractions in Evanston

Tudor Revival architecture

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The Building at 813–815 Forest Avenue is a historic apartment building in Evanston, Illinois. The three-story brick building was built in 1929. The building has an L-shaped layout with a half courtyard, a relatively common pattern among Evanston's apartments. Architect Jens J. Jensen designed the building in the Tudor Revival style, a popular choice for the time. The building's design includes Tudor arched entrances, lancet windows, projecting bays, and a crenellated tower. ()

Coordinates: 42°1'58"N, 87°40'26"W

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North Shore (Southeast Evanston)Evanston United States

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Building at 813–815 Forest Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miN
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Charles Gates Dawes House, Evanston
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0.9 miN
Park
Raymond Park, Evanston
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~1740 ftNW
42°2'5"N • 87°40'47"W
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Evanston History Center, Evanston
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Tudor Revival architecture
Sheridan Square Apartments, Evanston
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~1220 ftW
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Tudor Revival architecture
Tudor Manor, Evanston
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0.9 miNW
42°2'42"N • 87°40'51"W
Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston
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Tudor Revival architecture
Oakton Gables, Evanston
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~1020 ftN
Tudor Revival architecture
Building at 999 Michigan, Evanston
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Building at 813–815 Forest Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Building at 999 Michigan, Evanston (5 min walk), Fountain Plaza Apartments, Evanston (6 min walk), The American Toby Jug Museum, Evanston (9 min walk), Evanston Lakeshore Historic District, Evanston (9 min walk).

How to get to Building at 813–815 Forest Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Building at 813–815 Forest Avenue:

Bus

Chicago & Kedzie • Lines: 213 (7 min walk)

Metro

Main • Lines: Purple (8 min walk)
South Boulevard • Lines: Purple (12 min walk)

Train

Evanston Main Street (9 min walk)
Evanston Davis Street (30 min walk)