Port Washington Breakwater Light, Art Deco lighthouse in Port Washington, Wisconsin, United States.
The Port Washington Breakwater Light stands 18 meters tall at the end of the north breakwater, featuring a square pyramidal steel structure with a square base.
Built in 1889 with a wooden structure, the lighthouse received its current Art Deco design in 1935 during harbor improvements connected to the steam-electric power plant construction.
The lighthouse represents maritime navigation evolution from manual operation with Fresnel lenses to modern automated systems that guide vessels through Lake Michigan waters.
The structure maintains an active navigation aid status while connecting to the mainland through a concrete walkway that allows maintenance access during regular weather conditions.
The Port Washington Breakwater Light received restoration support from Luxembourg, including a replacement tower and Fresnel lens installation in the early 2000s.
Location: Port Washington
Inception: 1889
Official opening: 1889
Height: 18 m
GPS coordinates: 43.38530,-87.85970
Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:56
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