Grosse Point Lighthouse was built in the 1870s after a handful of naval disasters. The lighthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places and is cool to run by on the paved paths on the property.

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May 30, 2023

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The Grosse Point Lighthouse, erected in 1873 by the US Government, serves as the primary lighthouse to mark the way to Chicago. The point on which it stands was named "Grosse Point" by French explorers and traders in the 17th century.

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January 23, 2024

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Grosse Point Lighthouse, erected in 1873, stands proudly as the primary beacon guiding ships to Chicago. Named by early French explorers, this historic structure features a 113-foot tower, originally brick and later covered in concrete. Its powerful second-order Fresnel lens illuminated Lake Michigan for the first time on March 1, 1874. Over time, the site evolved with additions like fog signal buildings. Electrified in 1923, the lighthouse remains operational today, a testament to its enduring maritime legacy.

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1. Evanston Lighthouse via the Lakefront Trail — Chicago

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2. Woods and Water loop via North Branch Trail — Evanston, Illinois

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3. Baha'i Tample to Lake Arlington loop — Evanston, Illinois

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03:38

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Grosse Point Lighthouse

1. Evanston Lighthouse via the Lakefront Trail — Chicago

2. Woods and Water loop via North Branch Trail — Evanston, Illinois

3. Baha'i Tample to Lake Arlington loop — Evanston, Illinois

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