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Racine Breakwater Lighthouse
Built in 1910, the Racine Breakwater Lighthouse is no longer used as a navigational beacon, but it is still illuminated at night. It can be viewed from the Reefpoint Marina parking lot or along the Racine lakefront walking paths.
Lake Michigan Pathway, Racine, WI 53402
Milwaukee Pierhead Light
The Milwaukee Pierhead Light was established in 1872. It is now solar-powered and operated automatically, but it is a popular place for both visitors and locals to walk and take photos. The Pierhead Light is located at the end of East Erie Street. There is a parking lot just before the pier
E Erie St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal North Pierhead Light
The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Pierhead was built in 1882 and sits at the east entrance of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal just off the coastline of Lake Michigan. The light assists in guiding ships into the entrance of the ship canal, which serves as a shortcut to Green Bay, allowing ships to avoid the
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Museum
Eagle Bluff Lighthouse is located in Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek and offers visitors the chance to walk around a real lighthouse and learn about maritime and navigational history. The Lighthouse sits on a bluff 76 feet above the waters of Green Bay. For years it has been a navigational aid
10249 Shore Rd, Fish Creek, WI 54212
Pierhead Lighthouse
The original lighthouse was a square, wooden tower painted white with a black, hexagonal iron lantern. The current red lighthouse was established in 1908, and a foghorn was added 1910. It had a fixed red lens lantern illuminating toward the lake. General Douglas MacArthur helped design the pier as
1 Steele St, Algoma, WI 54201
Plum Island Rear Range Lighthouse
Plum Island was the original location of the Port des Morts (Death’s Door) light before it was relocated to Pilot Island in 1858. A stone tower, dwelling and light were put into operation in 1849, but it was determined the light was located too far within the passage, so a light was built on
Ellison Bay, WI 54210