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Evanston
Cook County, Illinois
ZipCodes
60201, 60202, 60203, 60204, 60208, 60209
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
The area was first known as Grosse Pointe Territory around 1830, then as Ridgeville in 1850. Once Northwestern University was settled here, the city incorporated in 1863 and named for John Evans, who happened to be the founder of the university.
An Evanston history page from the public library
For over 100 years, people have found Evanston a unique community; it was first given the name Heavenston by Frances Willard, the suffragist and temperance activist.
Here is an interesting page about the origin of street names in Evanston.
IT HAPPENED HERE!
Tinkertoys were invented here in 1914
The phrase, Ice Cream Sundae, was coined here. There are other communities that claim this honor, the most prominent being Ithaca, New York and Two Rivers, Wisconsin, but Evanstons believes it is the first.
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Evanston is known among many as "Technopolis Evanston" because of its concentration of software and information-based companies (over 100 in this community of just over 70K)
The Incubator - Technology Innovation Center
A 24-acre research and technology park that is home to over 80 companies. The Small Business Incubator located in the Park, called the Evanston Business Technology Center, won the 1997 Incubator of the Year Award from the National Business Incubation Association and Coopers Lybrand.
Grosse Point Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
2601 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone:(847) 328-6961
An historic lighthouse, built in 1873 to guide ships on Lake Michigan, now houses a museum and nature center. Tours of the lighthouse take place Sat. and Sun., June-Sept.
Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago
165 Green Bay Rd.
Wilmette Il 60091
Information: (847) 832-6600
Located near Evanston in Glenview, the Kohl Children's Museum activities and hands-on exhibits. Easily accessible by public transportation.
Please call ahead for hours of operation
Merrick Rose Garden
Corner of Lake Ave. and Oak St.
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: (847) 866-2911
A small garden in central Evanston featuring beautiful roses during the summer, as well as the original, historic Fountain Square fountain. The Garden is open to the public and is available for wedding receptions and other occasions.
Shakespeare Garden
2121 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: (847) 864-8384
A garden featuring a bas-relief of Shakespeare as well as flowers and herbs mentioned in his plays. Located right next door to Garrett seminary
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City of Evanston
2100 Ridge Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-328-2100
the city has a council-manager form of government with nine wards, each of which is served by an Alderman.
Evanston Chamber
Evanston Chamber Of Commerce
1560 Sherman Ave, Suite 860
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-328-1500
Fax: 847-328-1510
Evanston Organizations
Evanston Chamber Of Commerce
1560 Sherman Ave, Suite 860
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-328-1500
Fax: 847-328-1510
Evanston Libraries
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847 448-8600
Evanston Schools
Evanston-Skokie School District 65
1500 McDaniel Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-859-8000
Serving Evanston and Skokie
At Baker, your child will flourish in an environment which has more emphasis on active, hands-on learning; more emphasis on higher-order thinking; more individualized activities; and more cooperative, collaborative projects. This nurturing environment permits our learners to master a challenging curriculum while applying it to the ever-evolving world in which we live.
Baker has been coined as the "North Shore's best kept secret." I invite you to visit what we hold dear to our hearts and open this opportunity to your child.
The number of housing units was:
1990 - 29,651
2000 - 30,817
Median household income:
2000 - $ 56,335
2006 - $ 62,138
Per capita income:
2000 - $ 33,645
Median house value:
2008 - $ 669,455
The area code in Evanston is 847 as of 10-2008
Evanston has 147 miles of street
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