Southport Lighthouse
by Susan McMenamin
Title
Southport Lighthouse
Artist
Susan McMenamin
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Photograph
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Southport Lighthouse. Southport Light House. Kenosha,WI. Southport Light House. Kenosha,WI. Built in the Federal Government in 1866, the Kenosha Lighthouse replaces two other lighthouses constructed at this site in 1848 and 1858. Originally designated a coast and harbor light for Southport, now Kenosha, it provided the fire navigational illumination a mariner would see upon entering Wisconsin from the Chicago Area. Standing 55 feet tall and situated on a hill, the lighthouse projected light from 74 feet above the lake level. The tower is built of yellow Milwaukee Cream City brick. Officially discontinued in 1906, the lantern room was later removed and replaced by a 25 foot tripod mast for displaying storm warning flags and lights. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, the lighthouse has been restored and holds an automated electric light.
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April 12th, 2016
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