Archives
The Evanston History Center’s Archival Collection is extensive and offers a comprehensive view of Evanston over time.
The archives hold a significant amount of material that documents Evanston's schools, churches, civic and social organizations, businesses, and residents, including correspondence and organizational records.
Recent DH Items
Digital Heritage
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MembershipSummary
Information and updates about the Evanston History Center, presented at the Annual Meeting of the Evanston History Center Membership on June 12, 2024. Digital Heritage
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BuildingsSummary
The original building permit for the Evanston History Center's home, the Charles Gates Dawes house.Digital Heritage
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HistoriesSummary
This document is a timeline of the history of the Evanston Historical Society from 1897-2009.Digital Heritage
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HistoriesSummary
Photograph of Chicago Ave. looking south from Northwestern's campus and a document that shares the history of the first 30 years of the Evanston History Center.Digital Heritage
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MembershipSummary
A recap of the Evanston History Center activities over the past year, presented at the Annual Meeting of the Evanston History Center Membership on June 29, 2023.