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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


Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) speaks at a council meeting. Wynne voted to deny the lease agreement with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens.

Council denies Harley Clarke lease agreement due to fundraising concerns, liability issues

April 9, 2018

City Council denied a 40-year lease agreement with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens for the Harley Clarke mansion at a meeting Monday, possibly signalling the end of the three-year-long renovation effort. Aldermen...

Harley Clarke mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd. Aldermen will vote on a lease agreement with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens for the mansion Monday night.

Aldermen to vote on Harley Clarke lease, consider taxicab ordinance

April 8, 2018

Aldermen will vote on a 40-year lease agreement with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens for the Harley Clarke mansion and consider a taxicab ordinance at Monday’s City Council meeting. If approved, the...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) at Monday’s City Council meeting. Aldermen authorized the city to draft a contract for the renovation and lease of the Harley Clarke mansion.

City Council authorizes drafting of contract for renovation, lease of Harley Clarke mansion

November 14, 2017

Aldermen on Monday authorized the city to draft a contract with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens to renovate and lease the Harley Clarke mansion. The historic building, located in north Evanston along...

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...

There are two fog houses on the property containing the Harley Clarke Mansion. City staff are proposing to fund repairs for the fog houses.

Committee discusses future of Harley Clarke’s fog houses

November 17, 2016

With planning still underway for the Harley Clarke Mansion, the city is proposing to renovate fog houses on the property. In August, City Council agreed to keep the mansion in city possession and fund...

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