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Chicago Harbor Lighthouse,

Chicago il

limited edition

The light was constructed in 1893 for the Worlds Columbian Exposition and moved to its present site in 1919 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. It's design is unique, similar to that of the offshore Sparkplug towers, but taller. The lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 19, 1984, and later was designated a Chicago Landmark on April 9, 2003.

Chicago Harbor Lighthouse

IN BLACK & WHITE, CHICAGO IL

limitED EDITION

The light was constructed in 1893 for the Worlds Columbian Exposition and moved to its present site in 1919 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. It's design is unique, similar to that of the offshore Sparkplug towers, but taller. The lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 19, 1984, and later was designated a Chicago Landmark on April 9, 2003.

St. Joe Lighthouse Storm,

St Joe MI

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Built in 1906/07, the St. Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer Lights are at the entrance to the St. Joseph River on Lake Michigan. The front range tower is constructed of steel framing and covered with metal sheets. A conical tower that tapers from eight feet, three inches at its base to seven feet, three inches at the top and topped by a nine-sided lantern room. The rear tower is a square steel structure, with a pyramidal roof. On top of the roof is an octagonal tower, rising two stories above the main structure. Atop the tower is a circular lantern room with helical bars, surrounded by a black iron parapet and walkway. On June 17, 1995, the United States Postal Service issued a stamp depicting the lights as part of its Great Lakes Lighthouses series.

St. Joe Lighthouse Sunset,

St Joe MI

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Built in 1906/07, the St. Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer Lights are at the entrance to the St. Joseph River on Lake Michigan. The front range tower is constructed of steel framing and covered with metal sheets. A conical tower that tapers from eight feet, three inches at its base to seven feet, three inches at the top and topped by a nine-sided lantern room. The rear tower is a square steel structure, with a pyramidal roof. On top of the roof is an octagonal tower, rising two stories above the main structure. Atop the tower is a circular lantern room with helical bars, surrounded by a black iron parapet and walkway. On June 17, 1995, the United States Postal Service issued a stamp depicting the lights as part of its Great Lakes Lighthouses series.

St. Joe Lighthouse Sunset with

Kayakers, St Joe MI

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Built in 1906/07, the St. Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer Lights are at the entrance to the St. Joseph River on Lake Michigan. The front range tower is constructed of steel framing and covered with metal sheets. A conical tower that tapers from eight feet, three inches at its base to seven feet, three inches at the top and topped by a nine-sided lantern room. The rear tower is a square steel structure, with a pyramidal roof. On top of the roof is an octagonal tower, rising two stories above the main structure. Atop the tower is a circular lantern room with helical bars, surrounded by a black iron parapet and walkway. On June 17, 1995, the United States Postal Service issued a stamp depicting the lights as part of its Great Lakes Lighthouses series.

ST JOE LIGHTHOUSE IN WINTER

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Michigan City Lighthouse

Sunset,

Michigan City IN

limited edition

Built in 1906/07, the St. Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer Lights are at the entrance to the St. Joseph River on Lake Michigan. The front range tower is constructed of steel framing and covered with metal sheets. A conical tower that tapers from eight feet, three inches at its base to seven feet, three inches at the top and topped by a nine-sided lantern room. The rear tower is a square steel structure, with a pyramidal roof. On top of the roof is an octagonal tower, rising two stories above the main structure. Atop the tower is a circular lantern room with helical bars, surrounded by a black iron parapet and walkway. On June 17, 1995, the United States Postal Service issued a stamp depicting the lights as part of its Great Lakes Lighthouses series.

MICHIGAN CITY LIGHTHOUSE

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MARBLEHEAD LIGHTHOUSE,

MARBLEHEAD OH

limited edition

Marblehead is the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the United States side of the Great Lakes, it has guided sailors safely along the rocky shores of the Marblehead Peninsula since 1822. During World War II, the lighthouse became strategically important for national defense. It is one of five lighthouses chosen for the "Lighthouses of the Great Lakes" series postage stamp designed by Howard Koslow in 1995.