Evanston

These flags were designed to represent the unique qualities of your neighborhood.

Vote for your favorite below.

Flag 1

Meaning:

Blue & gold Evanston colors proposed by the community; Blue represents the educational spirit; Gold for family and the cultural riches generated by residents

5 arc lines represent the musical staff and record grooves as a nod to Evanston’s heritage and musical legacy

Lines in a reverberating arc to represent the generations of families that have deep roots in the neighborhood

Three points on crown symbolize merger of Idlewild and Ivanhoe with Evanston

Points of the crown form an “E” for Evanston

Four pillars below crown represent the four pillars of education (learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together and learning to be)

Flag 2

Meaning:

Gold for the rich heritage of Evanston, red for the passion and dedication of the residents

Dual stars represent Ivanhoe and Idlewild which merged with Evanston

Crown illustration honors the cultural heritage of King Records and legacy of deep roots of the residents

Points of the crown form an “E” for Evanston

Four quadrants represent aerial view of Evanston created by the intersection of Montgomery and I-71

Flag 3

Meaning:

Blue & gold Evanston colors proposed by the community; Blue represents the educational spirit; Gold for family and the cultural riches generated by residents

Horizontal stripes are created by the musical Grand Staff

Three points on crown for merger of Idlewild and Ivanhoe with Evanston

Points of the central crown form an “E” on it’s side for Evanston and the Educating Community

Four blue stripes at top and bottom represent the pillars of education (learning to know, learning to do , learning to live together and learning to be)

Flag 4

Meaning:

Five arc lines for the musical staff and record grooves as a nod to Evanston’s musical heritage

Lines in a reverberating arc to represent the generations of families that have deep roots in the neighborhood

Blue & gold for Evanston colors as mentioned by the community

Three stars for merger if Evanston, Ivanhoe and Idlewild

7-pointed “Cincinnati Star” for 7 hills of Cincy as a unifying element of neighborhood ags