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The Chicago Harbour Light
The Chicago Harbour Light
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Built in 1893 (the original was built in 1832), its first location
was at the entrance of the Chicago River near the first lighthouse.
It contained a third order fresnel lens which was originally intended
for the Point Loma Light House located in California.
In 1917 shortly before World War I began, the lighthouse was moved out
to the end of the harbour breakwater where it stands to this day.
The lighthouse is not open to the public but you can see it well from the shoreline.
Note that there are now different cruises (including dinner cruises) which go close
by the lighthouse allowing you to get a good look and maybe snap a few pictures.
My friend Gene Reisinger took these pictures of the lighthouse from the Ugly Duck
cruise ship we were on for a birthday party. I could have kicked myself for
forgetting my camera! Gene was thoughful enough to let me use these pictures.
It was a great day out on the water! We all had a blast (minus my camera of course)!
The lantern house sits on a 48 foot brick and steel tower, shining out its bright
red beacon. (Yes, its still in use).
Copyright ©1998 by Orville P. Chomer