Frances Willard House (Evanston, Illinois)
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The Frances Willard House is a historic house museum owned by the National WCTU and is a National Historic Landmark at 1730 Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. Built in 1865, it was the home of Frances Willard (1839-1898) and her family, and was 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.
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Frances Willard House | |
Location | 1730 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois |
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Coordinates | 42°2′53.93″N 87°40′45.17″W |
Built by | Josiah Willard |
Architectural style | Carpenter Gothic |
NRHP reference No. | 66000318 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966[1] |
Designated NHL | June 23, 1965[2] |
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