Racine North Breakwater Light

Racine North Breakwater Light
Racine North Breakwater Light c. 2020
Map
LocationLake Michigan east of Racine
Coordinates42°44′4.56″N 87°46′19.2″W / 42.7346000°N 87.772000°W / 42.7346000; -87.772000
Tower
Constructed1901 [1]
FoundationConcrete pier
ConstructionMetal
Automated1933 [1]
Height46 feet (14 m)
Shapemetal structure with a hexagonal lantern room [1]
Light
First lit1901 [1]
Deactivated1987 [1]
Focal height48 ft (15 m)[2]
Lensfourth order Fresnel lens

The Racine North Breakwater Light is a lighthouse located on Lake Michigan, connected via breakwater to Racine, Wisconsin. The light was deactivated in 1987 yet still stands in its original location, now a tourist destination.

  1. ^ a b c d e Anderson, Kraig. "Racine Breakwater Lighthouse, Wisconsin". Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  2. ^ Pepper, Terry. "Focal Heights". Retrieved 2022-03-03.