Name and Location

Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station Located in Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Construction and History

The Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station was constructed in 1866 to serve as both a beacon for mariners and a life-saving station. The original lighthouse stood at 56 feet (17 meters) tall, with a focal plane height of 54 feet (16.5 meters). It was designed by architect Henry Hobson Richardson.

Architecture and Materials

The original lighthouse featured a distinctive red-brick tower with a white lantern room. In 1975, the original lighthouse was decommissioned and replaced with a new structure, which stands at an impressive 80 feet (24 meters) tall. The current lighthouse is a two-story brick building with a distinctive red-and-white striped tower.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features a first-order Fresnel lens and a fog signal.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Racine Harbor Lighthouse and Life Saving Station is currently not open to the public for tours or visits. However, visitors can still admire the structure from a distance or take a guided tour with permission from the current owner or operator.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated near the intersection of Reichert Court and Lake Michigan Pathway in Racine, Wisconsin.

Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

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Further Information

For further reading and additional information, please visit:

• https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/index.htm
• https://www.uscg.mil/
• https://www.racinehistory.org/