What are Chicago area lighthouses used for?
About this episode
The episode explores the history and current use of lighthouses in the Chicago area, focusing on preservation efforts.
Lighthouses were manned by keepers until automation took over. Now, preservationists are working to restore Chicago’s most iconic one.
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