Port Washington Breakwater Lighthouse
WEBPort Washington Breakwater Lighthouse. Port Washington’s first lighthouse was built on the city’s north bluff, overlooking the harbor, in 1849. This tower, detached from the keeper’s dwelling, was replaced in 1860 by a square, wooden tower mounted atop a new two-story brick residence for the keeper.
Port Washington Breakwater Light - Wikipedia
WEBThe Port Washington Breakwater Light is a lighthouse built in 1935 at the entrance to the Port Washington, Wisconsin harbor on Lake Michigan. The second tower at this location, it remains an active aid to navigation. It was listed on …
Port Washington Light - Wikipedia
WEBThe Port Washington Light is a historical lighthouse in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Replaced by the Port Washington Breakwater Light and converted to a normal dwelling, it was restored with the assistance of the Grand Duchy of …
WEBVisit Port Washington’s Historic 1860 Lighthouse and step into our City’s maritime past Port Washington’s first coastal lighthouse was constructed on the present site in 1849.
Port Washington Lighthouse - Seeing The Light
WEBClick Here to see a complete listing of all Port Washington Old Light keepers compiled by Phyllis L. Tag of Great Lakes Lighthouse Research. Finding this Light. From the lake front, take Lake Street north to the intersection with East Jackson Street. Turn west on East Jackson to the intersection with North Franklin.
Port Washington Breakwater Lighthouse
WEBPort Washington Breakwater Lighthouse, Port Washington, WisconsinBuilt in 1935 to replace the Port Washington Lighthouse built in 1889.PORT WASHINGTON BREAKWATER LIGHTLocation: LAKE MICHIGANStation
Port Washington Lighthouse, Wisconsin at Lighthousefriends.com
WEBBuilt in 1849, the first Port Washington Lighthouse consisted of a conical brick tower that tapered from a diameter of twelve feet at its base to six feet seven inches at its octagonal lantern room, which originally housed five lamps set in fourteen-inch reflectors.
PWHS Light Station History - Port Washington Historical Society
WEBPort Washington's first lighthouse was built on purchased land, in 1849. The land was bought from Henry and Emma Allen, for $200 in 1848 and includes the current site. A local myth still circulates that the land was donated by Solon Johnston.
1860 LIGHT STATION - PWHS
WEBRe-built in 1860, our historic light station includes the lighthouse with lantern room atop the modified school house design and keeper’s living quarters. The highlight of every tour is the climb to the lantern room, featuring our replica 4th …
Port Washington Breakwater Light - Wikiwand
WEBThe Port Washington Breakwater Light is a lighthouse built in 1935 at the entrance to the Port Washington, Wisconsin harbor on Lake Michigan. The second tower at this location, it remains an active aid to navigation.
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