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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


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:...

Evanston History Center volunteer Ellen Wagner on Sunday afternoon observes the architecture and design of a house built in 1893 in the 1300 block of Judson Ave. This house was part of the Evanston History Center's annual Mother's Day House Walk, which opens some of Evanston's most historic homes up to the public.

Evanston History Center opens historic homes to public for Mother’s Day

May 12, 2013

Instead of enjoying brunch at home, some Evanston residents spent their Mother’s Day wandering around strangers’ houses. For the 38th year, the Evanston History Center hosted the annual Mother’s...

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