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26-476: Beverly Shores is a town in Pine Township , Porter County, Indiana , United States, about 36 miles (58 km) east of downtown Chicago . The population was 613 at the 2010 census. Beverly Shores began life as a planned resort community. The Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend Railway began to provide service from South Bend to Chicago shortly after 1900. The Chicago businessman Samuel Insull reorganized

52-433: A period of record high lake levels and beach erosion ; the owners of lakefront properties often responded by dumping large quantities of concrete blocks ( riprap ) onto the sand in front of their houses, which continue to mar the beach. The beach is now conspicuously public, although nearby parking is limited. A resurgence of development took place during the 1990s and 2000s, when many million-dollar-plus houses were built on

78-609: A planned resort community of second homes for Chicago residents. Six sites are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. These include a cluster of six buildings that were transported by barge from the Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition of the 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair which took place in Chicago. This site is known as the Century of Progress Architectural District . Beverly Shores

104-476: A populated periphery where policy controls are enacted to protect the darkness of the core". DarkSky describes Dark Sky Communities as "legally organized cities and towns that adopt quality outdoor lighting ordinances and undertake efforts to educate residents about the importance of dark skies". DarkSky describes Urban Night Sky Places as "sites near or surrounded by large urban environs whose planning and design actively promote an authentic nighttime experience in

130-464: Is located at 41°41′03″N 86°59′08″W  /  41.684265°N 86.985672°W  / 41.684265; -86.985672 , along the Lake Michigan shoreline. It is bordered by Indiana Dunes State Park on the west, Lake Michigan on the north, the village of Pines on the south, and Michigan City on the east. Much of the immediate area is part of Indiana Dunes National Park . According to

156-404: Is not properly shielded, allowing light shine into the eyes and night sky . Direct light that shines into the eyes is called glare , and light directed into the night sky above the horizon causes skyglow . Lighting can also cause light trespass when it enters areas where unwanted (e.g. a neighbor's yard and windows). DarkSky was the first organization in the dark-sky movement , and is currently

182-570: The Spanish Colonial Revival train depot , originally built in 1929, was reopened following a historic renovation. The restored train depot now also houses a museum, displaying historic photographs and memorabilia, and a gallery, featuring rotating exhibits of local art. Easily accessible from Chicago, Beverly Shores is a second home to many Chicagoans who are referred to locally as some-timers. Both full-time and some-time residents come together for community activities such as ice skating on

208-497: The 2010 census, Beverly Shores has a total area of 5.82 square miles (15.07 km), of which 3.58 square miles (9.27 km) (or 61.51%) is land and 2.24 square miles (5.80 km) (or 38.49%) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 613 people, 312 households, and 193 families residing in the town. The population density was 171.2 inhabitants per square mile (66.1/km). There were 527 housing units at an average density of 147.2 per square mile (56.8/km). The racial makeup of

234-479: The National Lakeshore. This initiative did not succeed, but many local properties were acquired, especially those in the wetlands that constitute the southern portion. The acquisition process is ongoing. The owners of lots fronting on the beach were granted lifetime leasebacks with the proviso that the property would revert to the National Lakeshore; many of these houses have since been demolished. The 1970s saw

260-411: The age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.53. In the town, the population was 11.4% persons under

286-462: The age of 18, 4.9% aged 18 to 24, 20.3% aged 25 to 44, 40.8% aged 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.4 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 59,107, and the median income for a family was $ 81,203. Males had a median income of $ 46,389 versus $ 38,750 for females. The per capita income for

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312-625: The beaches and the marshlands. Overnight lodging options are limited but visitors who wish to stay the night can reserve a campsite at Dunewood Camp. On June 24, 2014, the International Dark-Sky Association announced Beverly Shores as the world's seventh international dark sky community. Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline and adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Park , the town was initially developed as

338-406: The dunes near the lakefront. In the early 2000s, excessive levels of arsenic, boron, lead, and manganese were found in wells in the nearby town of Pines , and pipelines delivering Lake Michigan water treated by Michigan City were extended into Beverly Shores. This time period also saw explosive growth of the local white-tailed deer population, a problem that has polarized its residents. In 1998,

364-531: The frozen pond during Winterfest, the 5k Necktie Race held on Father's Day, and the annual summertime event the Fireman's Ball which raises money for the volunteer fire department. Beverly Shores has always enjoyed the reputation of being a "gay-friendly" community. Along with the acceptance of gay culture, Beverly Shores has long been a haven for artists. Beverly Shores attracts many visitors, particularly nature enthusiasts, cyclists and bird watchers, who come to enjoy

390-519: The largest. DarkSky's principal approach is to raise awareness about the value of dark, star-filled night skies and encourage their protection and restoration through education about the problems and solutions, including outdoor lighting practices that create less light pollution. In 2011, the organization had about 5,000 members in 70 countries. To promote awareness about the issues, DarkSky has an International Dark Sky Places program that aims "to encourage communities, parks and protected areas around

416-415: The line as the Chicago, South Shore & South Bend (today's South Shore Line ) in 1925, upgrading the stations and encouraging tourism. A number of promotional posters were issued, many of which remain in print. The Frederick H. Bartlett Company, at that time one of Chicago's largest real-estate developers, bought 3,600 acres (1,500 ha) in the area in 1927, and plotted thousands of homesites. He named

442-438: The midst of significant artificial light at night, and that otherwise do not qualify for designation within any other International Dark Sky Places category". To promote the use of responsible outdoor lighting that minimizes light pollution, DarkSky offers a Fixture Seal of Approval program. The program provides objective, third-party certification for lighting products that minimize glare, reduce light trespass, and do not pollute

468-587: The prospective development Lake Shore, North Shore Beach and South Shore Acres. The Great Depression dampened its prospects, and many of the plots were never built on. Robert Bartlett, Frederick Bartlett's brother, purchased the properties in 1933. He named the entire development after his daughter Beverly, and continued to develop its infrastructure with roads, a school, a golf course, and a hotel. He purchased and relocated sixteen structures from Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress World's Fair, four of which were transported by barges on Lake Michigan. The community

494-481: The town was $ 40,825. About 4.0% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over. Pine Township, Porter County, Indiana Pine Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana . As of the 2010 census , its population was 2,709. It is the least populated of the townships of Porter County. Pine Township

520-555: The town was 96.6% White , 1.3% African American , 0.3% Asian , 0.8% from other races , and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population. There were 312 households, of which 12.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who

546-460: The town. The population density was 197.9 people per square mile (76.4 people/km). There were 524 housing units at an average density of 146.5 per square mile (56.6/km). The racial makeup of the town was 97.60% White , 0.71% African American , 0.42% Asian , 0.14% from other races , and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population. There were 340 households, out of which 11.2% had children under

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572-473: The township is served by the Duneland School Corporation . Pine Township includes the eastern portion of Indiana Dunes National Park , including beaches in the town of Beverly Shores . This Porter County, Indiana location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . International Dark-Sky Association Light pollution is the result of outdoor lighting that

598-594: The world to preserve and protect dark sites through responsible lighting policies and public education". There are currently five types of designation for International Dark Sky Places: DarkSky describes Dark Sky Sanctuaries as "the most remote (and often darkest) places in the world whose conservation state is most fragile". DarkSky describes Dark Sky Parks as "publicly- or privately-owned spaces protected for natural conservation that implement good outdoor lighting and provide dark sky programs for visitors". IDA describes Dark Sky Reserves as "dark 'core' zones surrounded by

624-485: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.45. The median age in the town was 59 years. 9.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.4% were from 25 to 44; 41.9% were from 45 to 64; and 34.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.2% male and 49.8% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 708 people, 340 households, and 213 families residing in

650-468: Was incorporated in 1947. After World War II , a number of industrial developments, including Burns Harbor , were built to the west, and by the 1950s environmental organizations had begun to push for preservation of the area. The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore was established in 1966. During the 1970s, there was a movement to purchase all the homes in Beverly Shores and incorporate the entire town into

676-621: Was organized in 1853, and named for the abundance of pine trees within its borders. The Weller House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Pine Township includes the communities of Beverly Shores and Town of Pines . The township is mostly served by the Michigan City Area Schools . Its high school is Michigan City High School located in Michigan City , LaPorte County, Indiana . The rest of

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