History/Info:
The first lighthouse here was built in 1832 on the mainland at the mouth of the Chicago River. The present light (built in 1893) was also originally located there. It was moved to its present location at the south end of the north breakwater in 1919 and the attached side buildings added at that time. The building on one side of the tower houses a fog horn and the one on the other side is a boathouse.

(Source: Internet Public Library)

Latitude/Longitude: 41°53'N 87°35'W

Directions: click here for overview map   -   click here for detailed map

• From I-90/94 take the exit for the I-90 connector to W. Ohio Ave into downtown Chicago.
• Once you're on W. Ohio Ave, in 0.5 miles the road becomes E. Ohio Ave. Continue straight.
• E. Ohio Ave will end at Grand Ave at the Navy Pier. Park in the Navy Pier lots. You can see the breakwater lighthouse at the end of the pier.