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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


Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) successfully motioned to hold the move until the council’s March 10 meeting.

City Council delays decision on Harley Clarke Mansion

February 26, 2025

City Council postponed a vote Monday to authorize the lease of the Harley Clarke Mansion to Celadon Construction Corporation, citing issues with fire pit access and occasional vague language in the lease. Celadon...

Several residents expressed concern that Celadon’s proposal could limit public access to the mansion and that Council did not allocate enough time for public discussion of the proposals before calling a vote.

City to negotiate a lease to rehabilitate Harley Clarke Mansion

October 15, 2024

City Council authorized the city manager to negotiate a lease with Celadon Holdings, LLC to renovate the Harley Clarke Mansion to create 10 hotel rooms and host weddings Monday night. The historic mansion,...

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks Harley Clarke and funding plans

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks Harley Clarke and funding plans

February 19, 2023

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council covers their discussion of Harley Clarke Mansion as well as other proposed amendments and ordinances. Angeli Mittal also spotlights a story...

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...

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