Old Roycemore School building

The two-story educational structure features horizontal lines, natural materials, and large windows characteristic of Prairie School architecture designed by Lawrence Buck.

Built in 1915 as Roycemore School, the building operated continuously until 2012 when the institution relocated to a new location on Davis Street.

The building represents early 20th-century educational architecture and received National Register of Historic Places designation in 1987 for its structural design.

Located at 640 Lincoln Street in Evanston, the building maintains its original exterior features while Northwestern University determines its future purpose.

This structure stands as one of two educational buildings in the Midwest influenced by early modern English architectural principles.

Location: Evanston

Inception: 1915

Architects: Lawrence Buck

Architectural style: Prairie School architecture

Floors above the ground: 2

Part of: Northwestern University

Address: 640 Lincoln Street, Evanston, Illinois, 60208 60208

GPS coordinates: 42.06140,-87.67890

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25