Evert House
Why it's listed
Built in 1872 in the northeast part of Highland Park, in the area once known as Port Clinton, this two-story house at 2687 Logan was constructed by the Highland Park Building Company for Rev. W.W. Evert. Evert was a charter member of the company and the father-in-law of Frank Hawkins. The house reflects the Second Empire mode, with a mansard roof and gabled dormers, long narrow rounded windows topped by hoods, and brackets between the floors. A bay window adds asymmetry, and the foundation is local brick. Its mansard roof dominates an otherwise modest form. Alterations include an enclosed front porch and shingle siding added over the original exterior. The house has remained a single-family residence, and it has had only three owners. It is notable as one of a small number of mansard houses in Highland Park and the only one with two stories, which explains its inclusion among the city's recognized historic buildings.
Significance in brief: The house was built for Rev. W.W. Evert, a charter member of the Highland Park Building Company and the father-in-law of Frank Hawkins. It is one of a handful of mansard-roofed houses in Highland Park and the only one with two stories.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82002559, listed September 29, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 2687 Logan, Highland Park |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Listed | September 29, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82002559 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Highland Park Building Company |
| Architectural style | Mansard - 2nd Empire |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a single-family residence; condition rated fair, with alterations including an enclosed front porch and added shingle siding. |
| Acreage | 0.3 |
| Coordinates | 42.20162, -87.80556 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82002559.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q85759951
- This listing as JSON
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