Suggested Listings
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
Chambers Island Lighthouse
Chambers Island Lighthouse was constructed in 1868 to help guide marine traffic through the main channel from Lake Michigan to the port of Green Bay. The lantern was fitted with a fourth-order Fresnel lens, and the focal plane was 68 feet above the water of Green Bay. The light was automated in
10971 Base Line Rd, Fish Creek, WI 54212
Port Washington Breakwater Lighthouse
The Port Washington Breakwater Lighthouse was built in 1935 at the entrance to the Port Washington harbor and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Jackson St, Port Washington, WI 53074
Wind Point Lighthouse
Built in 1880, Wind Point Lighthouse is the oldest and tallest working lighthouse on Lake Michigan and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The lighthouse and tower are open for tours on select dates. Visit their website for more details
4725 Lighthouse Dr, Racine, WI 53402
Old Baileys Harbor Bird Cage Lighthouse
Old Baileys Harbor Bird Cage Lighthouse began operation in 1853 on a small island now known as Lighthouse Island, a small island along the eastern shore of the harbor. Baileys Harbor was named after Captain Justice Bailey, who took refuge in the U-shaped inlet after encountering an unexpected
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Ashland Breakwater Lighthouse
Located on the southern side of the Chequamegon Bay, the Ashland Breakwater Lighthouse still stands near the eastern side of the city of Ashland. The hexagonal tower is pyramidal in shape with a cylindrical watch room. The walls are made of reinforced concrete throughout except the watch room
Ashland, WI