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Located in the Village of Wind Point in Racine County, the Wind Point Lighthouse stands 108 feet tall and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was lit for the first time on November 15, 1880 and continues to be lit to this day.
Jun 2, 2024 · Located in the Village of Wind Point in Racine County, the Wind Point Lighthouse stands 108 feet tall and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was lit for the first time on November 15, 1880 and continues to be lit to this day.
On December 5, 1923, Wind Point Lighthouse became just the second light on the Great Lakes to be electrified when a 300-watt light bulb was placed inside the Fresnel lens. The apartments for the keepers were also electrified thanks to the work of the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company.
Wind Point Lighthouse (or Windpoint Light Station) is a lighthouse located at the north end of Racine Harbor in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is in the village of Wind Point, Wisconsin, on Lighthouse Road, next to the Shoop Park golf course. The lighthouse stands 108 feet (33 m) tall.
Located in the Village of Wind Point in Racine County, the Wind Point Lighthouse stands 108 feet tall and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was lit for the first time on November 15, 1880 and continues to be lit to this day.
Website. (262) 639-3777. Attractions. Lighthouse. North/Caledonia. The Wind Point Lighthouse has been continuously lit since its beginning on November 15, 1880. One hundred years later, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Gorgeous winter day at Wind Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse is still in use but not the nearby foghorn house. Benches along the lake afford a wonderful view. Lovely small park nearby and one of the vintage buildings has indoor space which can be rented for events.
