This tower was build in 1893 and relocated to the breakwater in 1919. It was exhibited at the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 and is still in use today. The lighthouse was originally built at the Chicago River entrance, where it replaced a lighthouse in service 1832-1852; the fog signal building and boathouse were added during relocation. It is currently owned and operated by the US Coast Guard. The picture was taken from the John Hancock Center

ARLHS Number: USA-171
Build: 1893
Construction: cast iron
Height: 25 m