Evanston, Illinois, USA. Grosse Point Lighthouse, built by the US government in 1873 as the lead lighthouse marking the approach to Chicago.
Grosse Point Lighthouse was built by the United States Government in 1873 as the lead lighthouse marking the approach to Chicago. The tower stands 113-feet tall and was originally constructed of brick, metal, and glass. However, the exterior brick began to deteriorate and in 1914 a facing of concrete was added. The illuminating optic at the top of the tower is a second order Fresnel lens, the largest type of optic used on the Great Lakes The light from the optic could be seen up to 21 miles over the lake in good atmospheric conditions. By 1945, the lighthouse was transferred from the Government to the City of Evanston. In 1999, Grosse Point Lighthouse was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service.
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Location: Evanston, Illinois, USA
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