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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


An old stone building with towers and a red roof, covered in ivy.

Harley Clarke Mansion faces uncertain future as Artists Book House withdraws from project

February 2, 2023

After a contentious Administration & Public Works Committee meeting Jan. 9, Artists Book House decided it would withdraw from the Harley Clarke Mansion, capping off the group’s three-year attempt...

People browse tables of books.

Bookends & Beginnings bids farewell to longtime Bookman’s Alley location

January 26, 2023

Dozens of community members gathered Wednesday to say goodbye to Bookends & Beginnings’ beloved Bookman’s Alley location.  The bookstore will begin relocating to 1620 Orrington Ave. on Saturday,...

The front of the Harley Clarke Mansion.

City Council requests separate leases for Harley Clarke Mansion

October 21, 2022

City Council requested the Administration & Public Works Committee work out two separate leases for the Harley Clarke Mansion and its garden during its Oct. 10 meeting.  Designed by pioneering...

Evanston Community Lakehouse and Gardens board member Bill Brown. Brown presented to members of the Evanston community about his group’s new plan for the Harley Clarke Mansion.

Groups present possible uses for Harley Clarke Mansion

November 6, 2019

Two groups on Tuesday presented possible plans for the Harley Clarke Mansion to Evanston residents, ushering in a new period of discussion and debate about the building’s fate. The Harley Clarke Mansion,...

Harley Clarke supporters meet at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. Residents discussed working together to operate Harley Clarke Mansion.

Harley Clarke supporters discuss forming coalition for preservation efforts

May 2, 2019

Supporters of Harley Clarke are taking a new approach in their efforts to save the mansion: collaboration. In the past, many groups have submitted varying proposals for what to do with the historic...

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