It’s time to show off those school pictures! 📚📸

Put those new photos on display with our set of 2 Chicago Harbor Lighthouse magnets—a little Chicago style + a simple way to show your Lighthouse support.

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For the Chicago Fire anniversary, we jump ahead to a different lighthouse, the 1859 North Pier light. In 1871, danger came from land. Refugees found “the kindest reception and hospitality” there; the Magnolia ferried survivors west. #ChicagoHarborLighthouse #SaveTheLighthouse

Chicago’s first lighthouse opened in 1832. By 1844, Congress had appropriated nearly $248,000 to improve the harbor.

We highlighted the lighthouse on this 1839 map. Look at the new entrance. See the problem? Comment below.

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Day 616. Harvest Moon over Chicago Harbor Lighthouse

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Chicago’s lighthouse began guiding ships in 1832.

This 1834 survey, just 2 years later, shows streets and lots laid out for a growing city AND a new channel through the sandbar toward Lake Michigan.

Chicago was planning a city while rebuilding its harbor.

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Last week: the lamps. This week: the keeper.

Chicago’s early lighthouse used whale-oil lamps. In 1835, keepers tended lights from sunset to sunrise and trimmed wicks every 4 hours.

No switch. No automation. Someone had to keep the light.

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