Two Rivers Pierhead

Type:
Existing:
Yes
Two Rivers North Pierhead WI
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File Type:
jpg (image/jpeg)
Photo Date:
2008
Photo Credit:
Thomas Tag
Photo Courtesy of:
US Lighthouse Society Archives
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LOCATION

Location:
Lake Michigan
Latitude:
44 8.34'
Longitude:
87 33.37'
U.S. State:
Wisconsin
Country:
United States

OWNER & ACCESS

Open to Public:
No

STRUCTURE

Year Discontinued:
1969
Disposition:
Moved to museum site
Tower Construction Material:
Wood
Tower Shape:
Square
Tower Daymark:
Red
Fog Signal Building?:
No
Keeper's Quarters?:
No

OPTICS

Active Aid to Navigation?:
No
Private Aid:
No
USCG Access to Optics:
No
Comments:

HISTORICAL INFORMATION:

  • 1883: The light was first established and was located on the north pierhead in Two Rivers to mark the entrance to the protected harbor. It displayed a fixed red light and was connected to shore by a long walkway along the pier. This light was tended by the keeper of the Rawley Point Light.
  • 1928: The light underwent repairs and was electrified.
  • 1969: Light was deactivated and was replaced with an automated beacon.
  • 1988: The top 15 feet of the tower was moved to a wooden platform in the Rogers Street Fishing Village Museum. The light underwent extensive restoration and was opened as one of the museum’s attractions.
  • The light is open for public tours from May thru October.
Entered by:
tomtag
Entered Date:
Sep 16, 2017