Evanston
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Historic house in Illinois, United States
The George B. Dryden House is a historic house located at 1314 Ridge Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. The house was built in 1916 for George B. and Ellen A. Dryden. George was a successful Chicago businessman, while Ellen was the heiress of George Eastman; together, the couple was worth over $9 million. Architect George W. Maher designed the Georgian Revival house. While Maher was better known as a Prairie School architect, the Drydens requested a Georgian design inspired by Ellen's memories of Eastman's home. The three-story house features an entrance portico supported by four Corinthian columns and topped by a pediment. The house is faced with brick and features quoins at the corners and keystones above the windows. A wooden frieze and cornice run below the base of the roof, which begins below the third floor and features several projecting dormers.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 42.041, -87.690
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
Overview of Evanston
In Illinois, United States, Evanston stands out as a spot. The activity mix leans towards nature. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Evanston
Nature in Evanston
(1)Our data lists Beaches as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Evanston's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Evanston
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Illinois first, then drive or cycle into Evanston. The local time zone is America/Chicago.
Similar destinations
Places near Evanston that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Evanston known for?
- Evanston is mainly a destination for nature, set in Illinois, United States.
- What can you do in Evanston?
- You can plan around Beaches in Evanston. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Evanston?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Evanston located?
- Administratively, Evanston sits in Illinois, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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