Milwaukee Breakwater Light
Milwaukee Breakwater Light, Navigational lighthouse in Milwaukee Harbor, United States
The concrete lighthouse rises 16 meters above Lake Michigan, featuring a steel tower with a square balcony and round cast iron lantern room.
Constructed in 1926 to mark the harbor entrance, the lighthouse served as a critical navigation point for ships entering Milwaukee until its automation in 1966.
The lighthouse gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011, preserving its status as a maritime structure in the Great Lakes.
Located at the north side of Milwaukee Harbor, the lighthouse requires boat access and can be viewed from the parking area at East Erie Street.
The structure stands on a 60-by-54-foot concrete pier in 34 feet of water, with windows and portholes made of half-inch thick glass for protection.
Location: Milwaukee
Inception: 1926
Height: 16 m
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 43.02700,-87.88200
Latest update: March 13, 2025 22:40
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