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Willard, Frances, House

Willard, Frances, House is a historic place in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000318.

Evanston, Cook County, IllinoisListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000318★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Willard, Frances, House?

The Frances Willard House is a historic house museum at 1730 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Built in 1865, it was the home of Frances Willard (1839-1898) and her family, with the adjacent building serving as the longtime headquarters of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU). Willard called the house Rest Cottage because it became a place for her to rest in between her tours and WCTU activities. It is owned by the National WCTU and is a National Historic Landmark.

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Listing details

Name
Willard, Frances, House
City
Evanston
County
Cook County
State
Illinois
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000318
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.04834, -87.67927
When was Willard, Frances, House listed on the National Register?

Willard, Frances, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Willard, Frances, House located?

Willard, Frances, House is located in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois at approximately 42.04834, -87.67927. See the map above.

Is Willard, Frances, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Willard, Frances, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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