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Evanston

Cook County,

Illinois

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The Illinois state capital is Springfield.


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Zip Codes

60201, 60202, 60203

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Statistics & Facts

The population of Evanston is approximately 74,239 (2000).
The approximate number of families is 29,651 (2000).

The amount of land area in Evanston is 20.076 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Evanston is 8.5 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.061 sq kilometers.
The distance from Evanston to Washington DC is 624 miles. The distance to the Illinois state capital is 189 miles. (as the crow flies)
Evanston is positioned 42.04 degrees north of the equator and 87.69 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Evanston elevation is 600 feet above sea level.
Evanston per capita income is $33,645.
Evanston median income is $56,335.

The Evanston median home price is $290,800 (2000).

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Location

Evanston location: a suburb about 13 miles north of Chicago.

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Climate & Weather

The weather in Evanston is seasonal. Here is a good weather page for Evanston with many links and current weather conditions and forecasts.
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History & History Related Items

Evanston history:

An Evanston history page from the public library
For over 100 years, people have found Evanston a unique community; it was first given the name Heavenston by Frances Willard, the suffragist and temperance activist.

Here is an interesting page about the origin of street names in Evanston.

IT HAPPENED HERE!
Tinkertoys were invented here in 1914

The phrase, Ice Cream Sundae, was coined here. There are other communities that claim this honor, the most prominent being Ithaca, New York, but Evanstons believes it is the first.
The settling of Evanston: 1836
The incorporation date of Evanston: 1863

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Attractions

Evanston attractions:

Evanston is known among many as "Technopolis Evanston" because of its concentration of software and information-based companies (over 100 in this community of just over 70K)

Northwestern University/Evanston Research Park
A 24-acre research and technology park that is home to over 80 companies. The Small Business Incubator located in the Park, called the Evanston Business Technology Center, won the 1997 Incubator of the Year Award from the National Business Incubation Association and Coopers Lybrand.

Grosse Point Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
2601 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone:(847) 328-6961
An historic lighthouse, built in 1873 to guide ships on Lake Michigan, now houses a museum and nature center. Tours of the lighthouse take place Sat. and Sun., June-Sept.

Kohl Children's Museum
165 Green Bay Rd.
Wilmette Il 60091
Information: (847) 256-6056
Activities Hotline: (847) 251-7781
Located just outside of Evanston in Wilmette, the Kohl Children's Museum activities and hands-on exhibits. Easily accessible by public transportation.
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun: noon-5 p.m. Summer Hours: (June-August) Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.: noon-5 p.m.

Merrick Rose Garden
Corner of Lake Ave. and Oak St.
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: (847) 866-2911
A small garden in central Evanston featuring beautiful roses during the summer, as well as the original, historic Fountain Square fountain. The Garden is open to the public and is available for wedding receptions and other occasions.

Shakespeare Garden
2121 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: (847) 864-8384
A garden featuring a bas-relief of Shakespeare as well as flowers and herbs mentioned in his plays. Located right next door to Garrett seminary

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