Grosse Point Light Station
Lighthouse in Evanston, Illinois. Built 1873 by Orlando Metcalfe Poe. Added to the National Register in 1976, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
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 under the jurisdiction of the Evanston Lighthouse Park District, an independent taxing authority.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | 2601 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL |
| County | Cook County |
| Listed | Sep 8, 1976 |
| Listed for | Commerce, Transportation, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 76000707 |
| Built | 1873 · more from the 1870s |
| Architect | Orlando Metcalfe Poe |
| Type of place | lighthouse |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 5 buildings, 1 structure |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 2601 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL |
| Coordinates | 42.0639° N, 87.6761° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Evanston | 62 listed places in Evanston → · walking tour → |
| Nearest national park unit | Pullman National Historical Park · 26 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | West Beach Picnic Shelters 39 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Grosse Point Light Station listed on the National Register?
Sep 8, 1976. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Grosse Point Light Station built?
1873, designed by Orlando Metcalfe Poe.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Grosse Point Light Station?
Yes. Grosse Point Light Station is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Grosse Point Light Station?
2601 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, Cook County, Illinois. The nearest national park unit is Pullman National Historical Park, 26 miles away.
Source: Pullman National Historical Park
What does the Grosse Point Light Station listing include?
The listing counts 6 contributing resources. Those are 5 buildings and 1 structure. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Where is the nomination form for Grosse Point Light Station?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Grosse Point Light Station?
One federal campground is within reach, West Beach Picnic Shelters, 39 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Grosse Point Light Station?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 76000707. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.