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A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. Tickets are non-refundable. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org. URL:http://old.evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/walking-evanstons-alleys/ LOCATION:Meets at the corner of Dempster and Chicago Ave. CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://old.evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC_0711.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T043547 CREATED:20250520T161633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T135839Z UID:10014255-1761390000-1761395400@old.evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Brick by Brick 2025 Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE! An exploration of the beautiful materials that compose Evanston's remarkable architecture. Observe how the colors, textures, and patterns of building materials such as stone, terra cotta, brick, and tile enhance the design of a building.Buy tickets and reserve your spot!
A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. Tickets are non-refundable. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org. URL:http://old.evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/brick-by-brick-2025-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Meets on the corner of Hinman Avenue and Main Street\, Corner of Hinman Avenue and Main Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201 CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://old.evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20240907_114242.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T043547 CREATED:20250520T162145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T165654Z UID:10014257-1760180400-1760185800@old.evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Walking Evanston's Alleys 2025 Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Discover how Chicago became the alley capital of the country! On this tour, we'll be walking the alleyways of Evanston to explore our architecture from a new perspective and learn how public health, sanitation, and trash shaped our region.Buy tickets and reserve your spot!
A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. Tickets are non-refundable. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org. URL:http://old.evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/walking-evanstons-alleys-2025-walking-tour-2/ LOCATION:Meets at the corner of Dempster and Chicago Ave. CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://old.evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC_0711.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T043547 CREATED:20250520T161909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T161909Z UID:10014256-1757761200-1757766600@old.evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Burnham in Evanston 2025 Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Daniel Burnham, Chicago's most well-known architect, chose to live in what he called "bucolic Evanston." Learn about his life and his relationship with the community while viewing the work he did in his neighborhood. Discover why he also called Evanston "the most beautiful city in the world."Buy tickets and reserve your spot!
A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. Tickets are non-refundable. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org. URL:http://old.evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/burnham-in-evanston-2025-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://old.evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/1200x400px_EHC_EventsPro_027.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T043547 CREATED:20250520T161146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T165406Z UID:10014254-1754132400-1754137800@old.evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Historic Apartment Buildings 2025 Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:This tour through southeast Evanston explores how the different architectural styles that were popular for Evanston's houses were also applied to its many apartment buildings. Discover how multi-family housing emerged in Evanston and adapted to changes in taste and technology.Buy tickets and reserve your spot!
A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. Tickets are non-refundable. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org. URL:http://old.evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/historic-apartment-buildings-2025-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Meets on the corner of Hinman Avenue and Main Street\, Corner of Hinman Avenue and Main Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201 CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://old.evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Apartment-Walking-Tour-July-2024-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T043548 CREATED:20250520T163011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T164558Z UID:10014259-1749898800-1749904200@old.evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Hidden in Plain Sight: Evanston’s Double Houses - Ridge Historic District 2025 Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Jack Weiss
New this year, based on the book published by Design Evanston. This walk will view 9 of the houses covered in the book.Buy tickets and reserve your spot!
A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. Tickets are non-refundable. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org. URL:http://old.evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/hidden-in-plain-sight-evanstons-double-houses-lakeshore-historic-district-2025-walking-tour-2/ LOCATION:Dewey School\, 1551 Wesley Ave\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:http://old.evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1-1307-1313b-spring-2048x1536-1-e1778793392808.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T043548 CREATED:20250520T162844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T155629Z UID:10014258-1749294000-1749299400@old.evanstonhistorycenter.org SUMMARY:Hidden in Plain Sight: Evanston’s Double Houses - Lakeshore Historic District 2025 Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Jack Weiss
New this year, based on the book published by Design Evanston. This walk will view 15 of the houses covered in the book.Buy tickets and reserve your spot!
A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. Tickets are non-refundable. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org. URL:http://old.evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/hidden-in-plain-sight-evanstons-double-houses-lakeshore-historic-district-2025-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Evanston History Center\, 225 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://old.evanstonhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/image-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR