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Evanston History Center, Evanston, IL

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Evanston History Center

Evanston's history center, centered on the Charles Gates Dawes House, a restored National Historic Landmark mansion with archives and collections.

225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL 60201 · Evanston, IL

About Evanston History Center

The Evanston History Center collects and shares the history of Evanston. Its main site is the Charles Gates Dawes House, a chateauesque residence on Greenwood Street that was built in 1894 and later served as the Dawes family home. Visitors can tour the restored house, which has many rooms and a library, dining room, and fireplaces. The Center also runs a Research Room with biographical files, city directories, building permits, and local newspapers, and its collections include decorative arts, documents, photographs, and a costume collection. Talks, walking tours, and group tours are also offered.

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