Grosse Point Light Station
About Grosse Point Light Station
Grosse Point Light Station, at 2601 Sheridan Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 8, 1976. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Jan 20, 1999, one of 86 in Illinois. It was among the first 3 of Evanston’s 59 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation and architecture, at the national level. The listing covers 3.5 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 18 MB · National Archives↗1873 to today
- 1873Built, designed by Orlando Metcalfe Poe
- 1976Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1999Named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 50 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
2601 Sheridan Rd., Evanston · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
8 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Grosse Point Light Station
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Grosse Point Light Station
Is Grosse Point Light Station on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 8, 1976 (Register number 76000707).
Is Grosse Point Light Station a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Jan 20, 1999. Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks, 3 of them in Evanston.
Can you visit Grosse Point Light Station?
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 Grosse Point Light Station?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 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 28892264 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.