Evanston, Illinois, located north of Chicago, was founded in 1863. It has been and continues to be a community of schools, churches, and patrons of the arts. It was also the home of Dr. Frederick Nichols, a prominent educator and a great supporter of the Federal Art Program of the '30's and '40's. Much of the W.P.A.-era artwork has disappeared from the Evanston public buildings. However, recent efforts at discovery and preservation have been made.

Locations:

• Central Elementary School, (currently Park School), 836 Main Street
• Evanston Post Office, 1101 Davis Street
• Evanston Public Library, Orrington Avenue
• Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Avenue
• Haven School, 2417 Prairie
• Lincoln Elementary School, 910 Forest
• Miller Elementary School / Chiaravalle Montessori, 425 Dempster
• Nichols School, 800 Greenleaf
• Noyes School, 927 Noyes Street
• Oakton School, 436 Ridge Avenue
• Washington School, 914 Ashland

Historical Figures:

• Walter Burt Adams
• Dr. Frederick B. Nichols
• Mrs. Increase Robinson
• Norman MacLeish, WPA artist & brother to Archibald MacLeish

The City of Evanston History

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