Autumn at the Lighthouse

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A few months ago I posted about the Grosse Point Light. It is a lighthouse on the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston, Illinois.

It is a beautiful place to visit in autumn and provided many photo opportunities.

With the trees becoming bare, and the pathways covered in fallen leaves, the park felt different than it had this summer.

Today the lakefront complex includes the Lighthouse and the Harley Clarke mansion, on five acres of park.

The greenhouse has been newly restored and is being used to grow plants to landscape the
park. The city hopes to find a buyer or lease agreement for the Harley Clarke mansion and its coach house and greenhouse.

Harley Clarke mansion.

Harley Clarke was a wealthy utilities magnate who had, at one time, simultaneously served as the president and treasurer of five separate subsidiary light, power, and gas companies.
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I came upon these photos of the interior of the mansion. A tour Inside the house

Many of the stores are decorated for Christmas, but I want to finish posting my autumn photos before I switch seasons.

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"I never get tired of admiring the photos you post! Another beautiful place!!"

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Thanks so much! I'm really glad that you enjoyed seeing these photos!

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Wow, what a beautiful place! 😍
!BEER

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I think it needs massive amounts of money for renovation.
But it is beautiful!

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it look so beautiful. I only could wonder and wish to have at least one fifth of that mansion, as it looks so huge. Could not keep up with the maintenance for that huge mansion. !LOLZ
lovely photos with all the autumn leaves my friend !LUV

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The man and his wife who built it had 2 kids. And later he had to file bankruptcy.
It's for sale. I think I will pass!

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The city hopes to find a buyer or lease agreement for the Harley Clarke mansion and its coach house and greenhouse.

According to this website, the Harley Clark mansion is leased for the next 40 years (until 2061.05.10) in 2021.

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Four proposals to save the mansion were considered, with the winning bid submitted by Audrey Niffenegger, the author of best-selling novel The Time Traveler's Wife, who bagged a 40-year lease. The world-famous writer planned to reinvent the mansion as the Artists Book House, comprising a library, bookshop, arts studio, and cafe.

However, in January 2023 the Artists Book House withdrew from the project due to lack of funding, following a three-year attempt to revitalise the building.

https://www.cityofevanston.org/about-evanston/arts-and-culture/harley-clarke-mansion

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Completely understandable.

Such a property takes a lot of money to renovate and maintain.

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Fall photos look great. Seem to fit the old buildings. Beautiful but also times are changing…

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The first picture really looks haunted. A house in the midst of the trees and dry fallen leaves jn excess. But the Harley Clarke mansion and it surroundings gives a breath taking view. Have a nice day.

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I wish I had enough money to buy and maintain that mansion. I have always loved big houses and mansions although I've never lived in one.

Also, beautiful photos. Autumn is easily my favorite season of the year. The falling leaves and the colors, I love it. You're such a great photographer.

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Thank you!
!INDEED
I love the location of the mansion. With the beach, sand dunes, and a lighthouse in the backyard!

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Wait, the lighthouse is part of the mansion? That's awesome.

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No, but it is all on the same property that has belonged to the city. The mansion was recently sold with plans to renovate it and use it as a 10 room boutique hotel and event center.

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I have just read about it from your comment on the post. That's awesome. I hope I could visit that place someday.

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Que bellas imágenes Melinda, tienes un arte para tomar fotos impresionante!! A pesar de que el lugar presenta unas características divinas de épocas antiguas !! Todo muy lindo amiga !! Saludos desde cuba 🇨🇺 gracias por compartir

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Muchas gracias. Me alegra que te hayan gustado las fotos. Espero que encuentren a alguien que compre y restaure la mansión. Sería bueno ver que se mantiene adecuadamente.
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Exacto amiga, el lugar es precioso la verdad !! Seguro que si 👏🙏🏻😊

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It looks beautiful!

How did the mansion of Harley Clarke become the city property?

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I found this-The mansion’s construction was completed in 1927, 12 years before Harley Clarke and his family (after filling bankruptcy and then rebuying in his wife's name) sold the house to the Sigma Chi national fraternity. In 1965, in decent condition, the City of Evanston purchased it for $265,000 (£208k), it was leased to the Evanston Arts Center for a symbolic one dollar a year. After no maintenance for 50 years, the city decided it was a liability and talked about demolition. The community voted and the mansion was recently sold and will become a boutique 10 room hotel.

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Interesting history!

Thanks for the info 🙂

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Lovely series.
Very cool, that building that is overgrown with plants.

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Thanks!
The Mansion has recently been sold and will be restored to become a 10-room boutique hotel and Event Center. The city was considering demolition, so I think this is the best alternative.

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Good morning dear friend @melinda010100 how are you?
What a beautiful place, I love everything, the architecture of the buildings, the beach and the presence of autumn
Beautiful photographs
Have a beautiful Sunday

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Thank you! I always appreciate your thoughtful comments!
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Autumn has very pretty appearance in itself. It feels you and you can also enjoy it.

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Beautiful places for relaxation, too bad most of them aint functioning it looks all bushy probally lack of maintenance must have been inactive for years

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I saw the title of the post and knew I had to come see the pictures and read you. I am amazed at how autumn looks in your area, it is really magical. This place has a special mystique, I really liked seeing the photo of the silvers in front of the sea, it makes me want to be there. The greenhouse also looks wonderful, what a joy that you can enjoy walks like this. I send you a sincere hug!...

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Oh, I can't even imagine how amazing the movie atmosphere is there! How beautiful it is!

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