LASR.net Homepage




Menu

Charles Gates Dawes House Museum


category : Museums
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.


Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 1pm - 5pm. Closed Mon,Tues, Weds. and major holidays.
Address: 225 Greenwood St.
Phone: 847-475-3410
Our Website:www.evanstonhistorical.org

Come visit us in Evanston, Illinois

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

Shakespeare Garden

A gift of the garden club of Evanston to the community, the Shakespeare Garden, tucked away on the Northwestern University Campus, is celebrating its 80th year of existence. Planted by the cub in 1920, the garden boasts 29

Evanston, IL Gardens


Light Opera Works

Light Opera Works presents a season of professional musical theater productions. Three mainstage productions are presented with full cast and orchestra at Cahn Auditorium and smaller musicals are presented on the company'

Evanston, IL Theatres

Maple Avenue Gallery

The Maple Avenue Galley, an independently owned and operated fine art gallery, adds yet another exciting facet to Church Street Plaza, the growing retail and entertainment destination which opened last year in the heart of downtown Evanston, Illinois. The expansive 4,500

Evanston, IL Arts

Things to do Museums near Evanston, IL

Charles Gates Dawes House Museum

The Dawes House, a magnificent Chateauesque Mansion overlooking Lake Michigan, was the home of the former United States vice ...

McDonald's #1 Store Museum

The McDonald's #1 Store Museum is a replica of the original red and white tile design of the 1st McDonald's Restaurant opened...

Holocaust Memorial Foundation

The Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois provides year-round educational outreach to defend and preserve the value and d...

Morton Grove Historical Museum

Located in Harrer Park, the Morton Grove Historical Museum is housed in the 1888 Victorian, Haupt-Yehl farmhouse and furnishe...

Wilmette Historical Museum

Learn about the history of Wilmette, the North Shore area and Gross Point. Housed in former Gross Point Village Hall. The mus...