E2 Makes Downtown Evanston More Colorful
Nov20

E2 Makes Downtown Evanston More Colorful

Written By on November 20, 2017 in art, Evanston, _story

The E2 apartment building made a splash when it opened in Evanston in 2015, and now it’s adding a splash of color to the suburb’s downtown. E2 developer Fifield Realty has unveiled an expansive new piece of art on the side of the building by Albany Park muralist Thomas Melvin. The painting is called “Eee-tu” (What Redwing called to Drake) 1890 Maple Evanston, Illinois, and is an abstract depiction of its home...

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E2 Apartment Building Opens in Downtown Evanston
Feb17

E2 Apartment Building Opens in Downtown Evanston

Written By on February 17, 2015 in Evanston, _story

It’s hard to believe it’s been 16 months since we were at the groundbreaking for E2 (1890 Maple Avenue, Evanston).  And in that short time, the FitzGerald Associates-designed building has sprouted two towers, 356 apartments, and a dozen townhouses on what was formerly the largest undeveloped patch of land in downtown Evanston. Read the press release below for the full details.   Fifield Cos. Opens E2 Apartments in...

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E2 Groundbreaking Continues Evanston’s Residential Evolution [updated]
Oct09

E2 Groundbreaking Continues Evanston’s Residential Evolution [updated]

Written By on October 9, 2013 in Construction, Evanston, _story

Downtown Evanston continues its march toward density with the ceremonial groundbreaking of E2 at 1890 Maple Avenue. The 16-story, 368-unit apartment building has actually been under construction for quite some time, with its 120 caissons already poured into the sandy lakeshore soil. On Tuesday (October 9, 2013), the developers, architects, bankers, and other associated parties gathered under a tent for Slide Ride hamburgers and...

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