🧱 Background

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is currently facing many challenges. These have led to uncertainty concerning the future viability of several schools, including Lincolnwood Elementary. Before initiating any closings we urge our elected school and community leaders to further explore the many factors - academic, community, historic, economic, quality of life - that a neighborhood school directly impacts. Pursuing a landmark status for Lincolnwood and preserving its adjoining open land for future generations is a proactive step to protect this thriving, long standing and multi-community asset. 

📜  Our Nomination 

On Wednesday, October 22nd, we nominated Lincolnwood School as a landmark with the City of Evanston in an effort to preserve the architecture, as well as the cultural and social heritage of the building and grounds.

⏳ Our Public Hearing

Evanston’s Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 13th at 7 pm to discuss our nomination.
Please feel welcome to attend the meeting at 909 Davis Street - Council Chambers - Floor 2. 

At the start of the meeting, there will be an opportunity to make public comments. If interested in speaking, please sign-up here by 6:45 pm on January 13th: https://arts.formstack.com/forms/preservation_commission_public_comment_sign_up_form.

📢  3 Ways You Can Help

1. Sign the Petition
Add your name in support of landmark status for Lincolnwood School. 👉 Sign the petition on Change.org

2. Share Your Story
Tell us what Lincolnwood School means to you and your loved ones. Personal stories help demonstrate the school’s deep connection to our community, and we’ll incorporate as many as possible into our materials. 👉 Email Us

3. Share with a Friend or Neighbor

Spread the word! The more people who know about the landmark effort, the stronger our community’s voice will be. Please encourage others to sign the petition and share their Lincolnwood stories. 👉 Flyer

🏛️ Why this matters?

■ Historic Significance: The school reflects our community’s rich educational and architectural heritage. 

■ Aesthetic Value: The red brick building, mature trees, and expansive green space form a unique, welcoming, picturesque and accessible landscape. 

■ Community Benefit: The school, playgrounds, fields, and open spaces offer year round recreation, connection, and outdoor learning for all ages and all Evanstonians. 

🏛️ Why pursue a landmark?

Landmarking Lincolnwood School is a powerful step toward safeguarding one of Evanston’s cherished community assets. By securing this designation, we ensure that the building and grounds are respected—not just today, but for generations to come. This effort builds on the existing deed restrictions and sends a clear message: our community treasures this place, and we are committed to its future.