Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
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About Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, at N Breakwater, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 19, 1984. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the state level. It was listed as part of U.S. Coast Guard Lighthouses and Light Stations on the Great Lakes TR. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isLighthouse in Illinois, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 8 MB · National Archives↗1893 to today
- 1893Built, designed by United States Lighthouse Board
- 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 42 years
Finding Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
N Breakwater, Chicago
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
51 more Register listings within 2 miles
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Memories of Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
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Questions about Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
Is Chicago Harbor Lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 19, 1984 (Register number 84000986).
Is Chicago Harbor Lighthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is USS SILVERSIDES (SS 236) National Historic Landmark, 0.9 miles away.
Can you visit Chicago Harbor Lighthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Chicago Harbor Lighthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 8 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28890966 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.