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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


“Changing Times,” which opened to the public on Sunday, is the Evanston History Center’s new exhibit celebrating their 125th anniversary.

Evanston History Center commemorates 125th anniversary

November 12, 2023

The Evanston History Center celebrated 125 years of researching, preserving and sharing the city’s history with the unveiling of a new exhibit at its open house on Sunday. The event welcomed around...

A graphic of historical figures in Evanston History, including Vice President Charles Gates Dawes, Francis Willard and others.

A look into Evanston’s famous historical figures

May 25, 2023

From a vice president to local activists, several historical figures have called Evanston home at some point in their lives. Here’s a look at some of these noteworthy people and how they have shaped...

A light-brown house with a dark-brown roof sits on a green lawn.

Evanston History Center preserves archives, accolades of the city’s past

May 24, 2023

Charles Gates Dawes wore many hats during his life: U.S. vice president, Nobel Peace Prize winner, lawyer, philanthropist and musician, for starters. But one title might stand out to Evanston residents:...

The Charles Gates Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St., was built in 1894. A recent grant will allow the Evanston History Center to hire an architect to plan the final phase of renovations.

Evanston History Center receives grant for Dawes House renovations

January 12, 2018

The Evanston History Center will be able to hire an architect for the final phase of its Charles Gates Dawes House renovations with a recent $2,500 grant from Landmarks Illinois. The $2,500 grant required...

Evanston resident Susan Moss views a 19th-century wedding dress at the Evanston History Center’s new exhibit. The center held a wedding reception-themed opening event Thursday night for the exhibit.

Wedding exhibit opens at Evanston History Center

April 16, 2015

Wedding cake was cut and toasts were made at Thursday evening’s opening reception for “Evanston Ties the Knot,” an exhibit featuring Evanston’s wedding-related historical artifacts. The exhibit,...

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