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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


The Harley Clarke Mansion. The city-owned building has been the subject of controversy for nearly four years and counting.

As Harley Clarke acquisition process is extended, local nonprofit remains confident in bid

July 13, 2017

In the wake of a decision by City Council that has extended the timetable for a resolution on the Harley Clarke Mansion situation, leaders of a local nonprofit still believe their bid for the property...

The Harley Clarke Mansion, located on Sheridan Road, has been vacant since 2015. Aldermen on Monday declined to accept a proposal by Evanston Lakehouse & Gardens to take over the mansion.

City Council to consider other proposals for Harley Clarke Mansion

June 28, 2017

Aldermen on Monday rejected a proposal by Evanston Lakehouse & Gardens to acquire the Harley Clarke Mansion and instead voted on a motion to draft a Request for Proposals for the renovation of the...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) at a meeting. Revelle, city officials and members of nonprofit developer Evanston Lakehouse & Gardens presented a proposal to restore and enhance landmark buildings and gardens, create experiential environmental education supplemented by outdoor recreation and host community events at the estate.

Officials present plans to turn Harley Clarke into environmental educational center

April 26, 2017

Nearly 100 community members gathered Wednesday at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center to consider an operating and financial plan to turn the Harley Clarke Mansion property into a year-round environmental...

Aldermen again deferred a decision on the Harley Clarke Mansion at Monday’s meeting. The meeting was well-attended by members of the community eager to comment on the controversy.

Council stalls Harley Clarke Mansion decision again

September 22, 2015

Aldermen decided Monday to further postpone deciding the Harley Clarke Mansion’s future. After more than an hour of deliberation, the City Council could not agree to direct staff to draft a proposal...

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