The bulk of the buildings in the district were built between 1880 and 1930 as the city grew in stature.

Sustained by the railroads, coal and mining, Evanston's central business district reflected the area's prosperity.

Significant buildings include the city hall, the courthouse-post office, Downs' Opera House and the Strand cinema.

[2][3] Built in 1918 to show motion pictures, vaudeville and other live theatre, the Strand burned down in 2007.

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