Long Tail Point Light, Historic lighthouse in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Long Tail Point Light is a lighthouse with a limestone structure and an octagonal lantern room located at the southern end of Green Bay. The building sits on a sandy peninsula and has been rebuilt multiple times to address rising water levels.
The tower was built in 1848 and marked an important advancement for maritime navigation in the region. The foundation used fieldstones gathered from the nearby coastal community.
The lighthouse reflects how maritime navigation technology evolved over decades, with remnants of early oil lamp systems replaced by more advanced Fresnel lenses still in place. Visitors can observe these different technological periods through the structure's various components and improvements.
Access is limited since the lighthouse sits on a narrow peninsula that becomes difficult to reach during high water levels. Visitors should check tide and weather conditions before heading out to the site.
While the tower has been rebuilt multiple times, the original stone base from 1848 remains visible beneath modern upgrades. This foundation tells the story of over 175 years of continuous presence on the water.
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