Chicago Harbor Light Lighthouse
Fl R 5s🇺🇸Chicago Harbor/Lake Michigan, IL, USOperational
Location & Light Range
About Chicago Harbor Light Lighthouse
Constructed in 1893, this lighthouse stands 20 meters tall with its focal plane at 25 meters. It is situated at the south end of the northern breakwater of Chicago Harbor, east of Navy Pier. The structure emits a red light. The lighthouse has been operational since its construction in 1893, serving the lakefront. It marks the entrance to the harbor, guiding vessels on Lake Michigan.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is a listed place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Background
The Chicago Harbor Light, or Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, is an automated active lighthouse, and stands at the south end of the northern breakwater protecting the Chicago Harbor, to the east of Navy Pier and the mouth of the Chicago River.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl R 5s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 5s
- Focal Height
- 25m
- Light Range
- 24NM (44.4 km)
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1893
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q5095636 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 20m
Location
- City
- Chicago Harbor/Lake Michigan, IL
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 41.8894°
- Longitude
- -87.5905°
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