Walking Tour: Burnham in Evanston
From publicly posted calendar Checked Jul 8, 2026
About this event
One of 12 upcoming events at Evanston History Center, and 711 across Chicago.
Daniel Burnham, Chicago’s most well-known architect, chose to live in what he called “bucolic Evanston.” Learn about his life and his relationship to the community while viewing the work he did in his neighborhood. Discover why he also called Evanston “the most beautiful city in the world.” Led by Kris Hartzell. The meeting point is the Evanston History Center/Charles Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St. Buy tickets and reserve your spot! A confirmation email will be sent to the email you registered with. Tickets are non-refundable. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, please email Erin Hughes at ehughes@evanstonhistorycenter.org.