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1. Baha'i Temple loop via North Shore Channel Trail — Wilmette, Illinois

4.30km

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2. Grosse Point Lighthouse loop from Evanston Central Street

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3. Grosse Point Lighthouse loop from Evanston Central Street

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01:13

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oliviakellis

January 23, 2024

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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Location: Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, United States

Grosse Point Lighthouse

1. Baha'i Temple loop via North Shore Channel Trail — Wilmette, Illinois

2. Grosse Point Lighthouse loop from Evanston Central Street

3. Grosse Point Lighthouse loop from Evanston Central Street

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