Milwaukee Pierhead Light - Wikipedia
The Milwaukee Pierhead Light is an active lighthouse located in the Milwaukee harbor, just south of downtown. [8][9] This aid to navigation is a 'sister' of the Kenosha North Pier Light. [10] The station was established in 1872.
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Milwaukee Pierhead Light, Wisconsin (with Map & Photos)
The Milwaukee Pierhead Light was built in 1872 near where the Milwaukee River empties into Lake Michigan. It is one of the typical "red towers" that light the sailors' path on Lake Michigan, as well as the "twin sister" of the Kenosha Lighthouse, located north of Pierhead.
The history of Milwaukee's red Pierhead lighthouse
May 23, 2024 · Peering out at Lake Michigan, beside the towering Hoan Bridge and at the entrance of Milwaukee Harbor, sits a red lighthouse called Pierhead Light. Standing at 42 feet, the lighthouse was...
Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse - United States Coast Guard
With the completion of the breakwater light a cable was laid to power the pierhead light. The keepers at the breakwater now took care of both lights. Researched and written by Anne Puppa, a volunteer through the Chesapeake Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society.