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Historical landmarks on the North Shore
Our directory has 30 historical landmarks on the North Shore. The most are in Evanston, Wilmette and Glenview. Most open at 8 AM and close at 4:30 PM on weekdays. About 43% list a website.
30 places Checked October 2026
By town
Evanston 10Wilmette 6Glenview 5Glencoe 3Lake Forest 2Northbrook 1Winnetka 1Highland Park 1Kenilworth 1
CCivil Engineering Monument of the Millennium - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater ChicagoHistorical landmark593 Sheridan Rd, WilmetteDaily Open 24 hours24/7WebsiteEEvanston History CenterHistorical landmark · Archive225 Greenwood St, EvanstonMon ClosedTue–Sun 1 PM–4 PMSunWebsiteGGlenview History CenterHistorical landmark · Cultural center1121 Waukegan Rd, GlenviewTue 1 PM–5 PMWebsiteNNorthbrook Connection: John Hughes’ Movies PlaqueHistorical landmark1201 Cedar Ln, NorthbrookMon–Sat ClosedSun Open 24 hoursSunWebsiteRRagdaleHistorical landmark1260 N Green Bay Rd, Lake ForestMon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PMFri 9 AM–4 PMWebsiteSSchmidt-Burnham Log HouseHistorical landmark · History museum1140 Willow Rd, WinnetkaMon–Sat ClosedSun 2 PM–4 PMSunWebsiteTThe GroveNature preserve · Historical landmark1421 Milwaukee Ave, GlenviewMon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PMSat–Sun 9 AM–5 PMSunWebsiteTThe Grove Redfield EstateEvent planner · Event venue1421 Milwaukee Ave, GlenviewTue 8 AM–4:30 PMWebsiteWWilmette History MuseumLocal history museum · Exhibit609 Ridge Rd, WilmetteMon–Thu 1 PM–4:30 PMSun 1 PM–4:30 PMSunWebsiteCCharles A Brown House - Frank Lloyd WrightHistorical landmark2420 Harrison St, Evanston, IL 60201, EvanstonWebsiteFFog Houses at the Lighthouse BeachHistorical landmarkEvanston, IL 60201, EvanstonWebsiteFFrank Lloyd Wright Bridge at Ravine BluffHistorical landmark229 Sylvan Rd, GlencoeDaily Open 24 hours24/7FFrank Lloyd Wright Light and Sculpture NORTHHistorical landmark280 Sylvan Rd, GlencoeDaily Open 24 hours24/7FFrank Lloyd Wright Light and Sculpture SOUTHHistorical landmark1001 Meadow Rd, GlencoeDaily Open 24 hours24/7GGlenview BearHistorical landmark1011 Lehigh Ave, GlenviewDaily Open 24 hours24/7GGrave Of Charles ComiskeyHistorical landmark301 Chicago Ave, EvanstonDaily 8 AM–7 PMSunGGrave Of Jane ByrneHistorical landmark301 Chicago Ave, EvanstonDaily 8 AM–7 PMSunLLewis E. Burleigh HouseHistorical landmark330 Gregory Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091, WilmetteWebsiteSStupey Log CabinHistorical landmark1707-1731 St Johns Ave, Highland ParkWebsiteWWilmette BeachHistorical landmark751 Michigan Ave, WilmetteDaily Open 24 hours24/7AA.W. Herbert PropertiesHistorical landmark1300 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201, EvanstonCChicago and Northwestern DepotHistorical landmarkWilmette, IL 60091, WilmetteFFountain Square Centennial FountainHistorical landmark · Fountain1426 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, EvanstonGGlenview Naval Air Station Control TowerHistorical landmark1950 Tower Dr, GlenviewLLilian A. Aspegren GazeboHistorical landmark2010 N McCormick Blvd, EvanstonNNorth Shore Line Trestle BridgeHistorical landmark3634 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091, WilmetteOOakton GablesHistorical landmarkEvanston, IL 60202, EvanstonOOscar A. Johnson House - Frank Lloyd WrightHistorical landmark2614 Lincolnwood Dr, EvanstonTThe Historic Royal Fountain of KenilworthHistorical landmark400 Richmond Rd, Kenilworth, IL 60043, KenilworthWWhitehall ManorHistorical landmark730 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest