Milwaukee Pierhead Light, Harbor lighthouse in Milwaukee, United States.
The Milwaukee Pierhead Light is a round steel tower with a black lantern room and gallery positioned at the harbor entrance. This slender structure rises about 40 feet (12 meters) and marks the passage from Lake Michigan into the port.
This lighthouse was established in 1872 and initially operated as an independent station with its own keepers. In 1926, its operations were consolidated with nearby North Point Light Station.
The lighthouse serves as a familiar landmark for harbor workers and sailors approaching Milwaukee. Its red flashing light has become embedded in the collective memory of the local maritime community.
The working lighthouse can be viewed from the waterfront or boat tours exploring the harbor. Its red flashing light helps visitors identify its location easily, especially after dark.
An underwater cable connects this lighthouse to the Milwaukee Breakwater Light to send synchronized danger warnings across the harbor. This early 20th-century engineering solution reveals an innovative safety system for maritime traffic.
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