Harley Clarke mansion, 2603 Sheridan Road

Audrey Niffenegger’s Artists Book House has won out over three other proposals as the City’s choice for reuse of the City-owned lakefront Harley Clarke mansion.
Council members voted 7-1 Monday night to negotiate exclusively with Ms. Niffenegger on a long-term lease.

Bob Seidenberg

Bob Seidenberg is an award-winning reporter covering issues in Evanston for more than 30 years. He is a graduate of the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism.