Frances Willard House Museum
1730 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL 60201
A National Historic Landmark, in Evanston
Fall/Winter 2010, views of the WCTU local historic district properties in Evanston ("Old Timers Row")
- Large tree has split crotch at base of trunk leaning toward house, with branches overhanging front porch and growing through larch next door
- 4 shrubs present in front of porch; all need rejuvenation pruning and the two next to the front steps are likely in serious decline
- Crabapple with crotch growing around flagpole and another branch growing through shrub over fence
- 3 shrubs of dubious distinction
- Spindly rose bush
- Yews no longer serve any aesthetic purpose and block windows
Decent shrub in need of rejuvenation
pruning, placed too close to carport with downspout draining at base- Mostly barren garden bed
- No clear pathway for tenants from primary apartment exit
- Barren garden bed
- Tree stumps left in ground
- Downspout extension leads toward low ground and contributes to flooding