Racine Reef Light, Historical lighthouse in Lake Michigan near Racine, United States.
The lighthouse stood two miles east of Racine Harbor, featuring an octagonal house structure with a central tower on a brick foundation.
Built in 1906 after numerous maritime accidents, the lighthouse guided vessels between Milwaukee and Chicago until its deactivation in 1961.
The fourth-order Fresnel lens from the original structure remains preserved at the Racine Heritage Museum for public viewing.
The lighthouse marked the edge of Racine Reef, which extended two and a half miles in length and posed significant risks to marine traffic.
During winter months, keepers occasionally walked across the frozen lake surface to reach the mainland when boat transportation became impossible.
GPS coordinates: 42.72720,-87.73584
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:14
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