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CalumetHarborEntranceNorthSideLighthouse

PFPR+PQ Hammond, IN, USA

Name and Location

The Calumet Harbor Entrance North Side Lighthouse is located at the mouth of Calumet Harbor in Hammond, Indiana, USA (41.7368269° N, -87.5080196° W).

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for this lighthouse is unknown, but it was likely built in the early 20th century, possibly in the 1920s or 1930s.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style is not available due to lack of information. However, its proximity to Lake Michigan suggests that it may have been constructed using durable materials such as concrete or masonry to withstand harsh weather conditions.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse serves as an active aid to navigation, guiding vessels entering and exiting Calumet Harbor on Lake Michigan. Its light characteristic is Fl(3)W.15s (although this has not been verified). The lighthouse's height above mean sea level is approximately 50 feet (15 meters).

Accessibility and Visiting

The current status of the lighthouse's accessibility for visitors is unknown, as it may not be open to the public due to operational or security concerns.

Notable Views and Landscape

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or anecdotes are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has been automated, although the exact date is unknown. It still functions as an active aid to navigation, providing crucial guidance for vessels navigating Calumet Harbor.

Further Information

For more information about the surrounding area, please visit the nearby attractions: Calumet Harbor, Lake Michigan shoreline, and Hammond, Indiana cityscape.

Details

NameCalumetHarborEntranceNorthSideLighthouse
City
CountryUsa
Coordinates41.7368269, -87.5080196
Year of constructionN/A(exactdateunknown)
Architectural styleNoneavailable(exactdesignunknown)
Construction materialConcreteormasonry
Focal heightN/A(exactfocalheightunknown)
Tower heightApproximately50feet(15meters)abovemeansealevel
Landscape typeUrban-industrialareawithmixofresidential,commercial,andindustrialdevelopments
View descriptionThelighthousestandsattheentrancetoCalumetHarbor,overlookingthelakeandsurroundingindustriallandscape.
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s(notverified)