LASR.net Homepage




Menu

The Dawes House, a magnificent Chateauesque Mansion overlooking Lake Michigan, was the home of the former United States vice president under Calvin Coolidge and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates Dawes.

This faithfully restored national historic landmark (1894), has been restored to the 1920s era and enhanced with exhibits focusing on Evanston history.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Northwestern University Walking Tours

Founded in 1851, Northwestern University is a renowned educational institution rich in history and architecture. More than 150 historically significant and interesting sites on campus are featured in various walking tours, each taking approx. 30

Evanston, IL Tours


The Noyes Cultural Arts Center

The Noyes Cultural Arts Center is a multi-disciplinary art center and host to 30 resident artists. The Noyes Gallery, located at the Noyes Cultural Art Center, hosts 8

Evanston, IL Arts

The Dearborn Observatory

The Dearborn Observatory is open for limited public viewing through the historic 18.5" refracting telescope every Friday night from 9 to 11

Evanston, IL Observatories

Charles Gates Dawes House Museum

The Dawes House, a magnificent Chateauesque Mansion overlooking Lake Michigan, was the home of the former United States vice president under Calvin Coolidge and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates Dawes. This faithfully restored national historic landmark (1894)

Evanston, IL Museums

Things to do near Evanston, IL

Olympia Fields Country Club -South

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Music Institute of Chicago

The Music Institute of Chicago Nichols Concert Hall presents a variety of musical series and events, from classical to contem...

Water's Edge Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

West Town Museum of Cultural History

The West Town Museum of Cultural History is the repository for and the celebration of Black History in Maywood since 1857. It...