Evanston Lakeshore Historic District

Evanston, Cook County, Illinois Listed Ref. 80001353 Building
Evanston Lakeshore Historic District, Evanston, Illinois
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Why it's listed

No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet. The facts below come from the National Park Service database and the National Archives record.

Key facts

AddressRoughly bounded by Northwestern University, Lake Michigan, Calvary Cemetery, and Chicago Ave., Evanston
CountyCook County
ListedSeptember 29, 1980
Reference number80001353
Resource typeBuilding
Areas of significanceCommunity Planning and Development, Architecture
Level of significanceState
Acreage360
Coordinates42.03839, -87.67443 (NPS GIS)

What listing means for this property

National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.

Sources and further reading

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