Evanston in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Residence of Charles Gates Dawes

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1. Residence of Charles Gates Dawes Marker

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The residence of Charles Gates Dawes
1865 - 1951
Soldier · Statesman · Diplomat · Banker
Vice President of the United States
Given by him to Northwestern University
with the hope that it might become the
home of the Evanston Historical Society

This memorial placed here by
the Tablet Section of
the Evanston Historical Society
1963
Evanston's Centennial Year

Erected 1963 by Evanston Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 42° 2.577′ N, 87° 40.424′ W. Marker is in Evanston, Illinois, in Cook County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston IL 60201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grosse Point Light Station (approx. 1½ miles away); Archange Ouilmette (approx. 1½ miles away); Emil Bach House (approx. 1.9

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miles away); The Baha'i House Of Worship And Welcome Center (approx. 2.2 miles away); Indian Boundary Village (approx. 2½ miles away); Indian Boundary Park (approx. 2½ miles away); 1877 Keystone from City Hall Building (approx. 2½ miles away); Philip Rogers Home Site (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Evanston.

Photographed By Frankie, July 28, 2019

3. Residence of Charles Gates Dawes

Photographed By Frankie, July 28, 2019

4. Residence of Charles Gates Dawes

Photographed By Frankie, July 28, 2019

5. Residence of Charles Gates Dawes Marker

Charles G. Dawes House has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses National Significance in Commemorating the History of the United States of America 1977 National Park Service United States Department of the Interior

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2019. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 8, 2019. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.