The History of Evanston School Buildings

As District 65 grapples with allocating its resources to fit a new paradigm, join historian Kris Hartzell for a timely look at the history of elementary educational buildings in Evanston. From the first one room schoolhouse on Ridge Avenue, through innovative designs by architects Daniel Burnham and Dwight Perkins, learn how Evanston’s school buildings have always reflected growth and change in our community.