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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


Harley Clarke mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd. Members of the Evanston Lighthouse Dunes group announced Monday that they had secured funds to deconstruct the mansion and restore the parkland.

Evanston residents propose demolition plan for Harley Clarke mansion

May 31, 2018

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) requested at a council meeting Monday that aldermen consider a proposal to demolish the Harley Clarke mansion after a group announced it had secured sufficient funding from donations. Nicole...

Harley Clarke mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd. Aldermen will consider a contract for a 40-year lease of the mansion with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens.

Aldermen to consider Harley Clarke lease, youth coding program at council

March 8, 2018

Aldermen at Monday’s City Council meeting will consider a lease agreement with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens for the Harley Clarke mansion, as well as a grant to provide technology job training for...

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, located on Sheridan Road, has been vacant since 2015. Artists for Humanity and Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens proposed interest in operating the property.

Harley Clarke renovation draws interest of new youth art organization

October 11, 2017

An Oct. 9 Request for Proposal deadline yielded a new contender in the bid for the Harley Clarke Mansion, Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) said Wednesday. Artists for Humanity, an organization that employs...

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...

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