Grosse Point Lighthouse
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Address | 2601 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201, USA |
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Height | 3400 (cm) |
Construction started | 1872 |
Phone | +1 847-328-6961 |
Materials | Concrete, Cream City brick |
Did you know | In 1999, Grosse Point Lighthouse was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service; the first lighthouse on the Great Lakes to carry that status. |
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ID | 899785 |
About Grosse Point Lighthouse
The historic Grosse Point Light is located in Evanston, Illinois. Following several shipping disasters near Evanston, residents successfully lobbied the federal government for a lighthouse. Construction was completed in 1873. The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 1976.
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