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Grosse Point Lighthouse
A lighthouse on Sheridan Rd, with 29 places within a five-minute walk. One of 51 history & landmarks in Evanston.
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On the National Register since 1976
Grosse Point Light Station
Grosse Point Light Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 8, 1976, and named a National Historic Landmark on Jan 20, 1999. It is significant for its commerce, transportation and architecture at the national level.
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. On 20 January 1999, the lighthouse was designated a National Historic Landmark. It is maintained unde…
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Directions →2601 Sheridan Rd
The nearest neighbor is Jens Jensen Gardens in Evanston, 1 min walk away.
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29 places within a five-minute walk of Grosse Point Lighthouse.
🌳Get outsideNortheast Park1 min walk🍽️EatCohen Commons5 min walk📚Find a bookAdiana Strings Inc.5 min walk☕Grab a coffeePeeled Juice Bar6 min walk
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Jens Jensen Gardens in EvanstonCommunity services non profits
1 min walk🌿The Harley Clarke House & Jens Jensen Gardens Evanston ILLandmark and historical building
1 min walk🤝Friends of Harley ClarkeCommunity services non profits
1 min walk🏖️Lighthouse BeachBeach
2 min walk🌳Lawrence O Lawson ParkPark
2 min walk🌳Long FieldPark
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Address
2601 Sheridan Rd
Hours
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Phone
(847) 328-6961
Website
http://www.grossepointlighthouse.net
Status
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.