Grosse Point Light stands along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Evanston, Illinois, a striking landmark built in 1874 following a series of devastating shipwrecks off the treacherous shoals nearby. Designed by Orlando M. Poe, the same engineer behind several Great Lakes lights, its Second Empire keeper’s quarters and yellow-brick tower earned it National Historic Landmark status. The lighthouse is not currently open to the public for climbing, so plan to admire it from the surrounding grounds and Lighthouse Beach. Golden hour on summer evenings offers the best photography, with warm light catching the tower against the lake. Nearby, explore Northwestern University’s lakefront campus, the Evanston Art Center, and the charming shops along Central Street.

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