The Grosse Point Lighthouse in Evanston, IL is on the national register of historic places. Also on the property is the Evanston Art Center; however it was closed in preparation of the next exhibit.
The first view
Lighthouse and Evanston Art Center
There is also a small wild flower garden with other native plants
The little sign below says "Butterfly House"
View of the lighthouse from the dunes near the beach
Right next door is Northwestern University. This is part of Greek row.
The pond / lagoon - past the trees is Lake Michigan
HUGE fish - no idea what they are, but some of the larger ones looked to be 8-10" around and 2 1/2 - 3' in length. This is on the Lake Michigan side of a small bridge.
On the other side of the bridge, the fish were gathering at this rock wall, looked like they were trying to get over the rocks to the lagoon.
New view for me - Chicago from the north. Looks better from the southwest (22 miles out) at our old house in Hickory Hills.
Rock wall / breakers. Couple I spoke to at the lighthouse said the students paint them. As far as you can see they are painted with pictures, proposals, anniversaries, and Bible quotes.
Lovely day to sit and stare at the lake and Chicago. Sat here quite a while.
Look back at the lagoon and NWU from the break wall.
Looking back south towards Chicago from the far north end of the break wall.
Totally agree with this one!
This one just reminded me of my sweet girl Molly (RIP 2/3/2014)
Volleyball tournament and yoga on the lake.
Looking north towards the lighthouse from the NWU campus.
Back to the lighthouse and art center.
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