Kewaunee Lighthouse - Kewaunee Wisconsin
Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse, Ellis St, Kewaunee, WI 54216
The City of Kewaunee also submitted an application for the lighthouse and received word on September 10, 2010 that the National Park Service had recommended that the property be transferred to the city. The lighthouse was officially transferred to the city in September 2011.
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Location

Take Highway 29 from Green Bay to Kewaunee.  Look for the lighthouse at the shoreline.  Approximately 30 minute drive.
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History

Key Historical Highlights:​
  1. In 1836, rumors of gold in a muddy river east of Fort Howard – modern day Green Bay – spurred the creation of what would become the City of Kewaunee, Wisconsin by European settlers.
  2. In 1891, the North pier was also lengthened 300’ with the lighthouse being moved 200’ closer to the lake. At the end of the extended pier, a pole with a small lantern was placed to create a front range light to precisely guide ships into the harbor.
  3. Kewaunee’s square lighthouse, resembling the Holland Lighthouse, is white with a red roof. It is steel-frame constructed and covered with one-quarter inch steel plate. The tower height is 43 feet and there are no living quarters in the house. The lighthouse is located on the south pier and on the north pier is a navigation marker. The house is currently owned by the City of Kewaunee and plans are underway to restore the lighthouse to its original gandeur.
  4. ​Between 1931 and the present time there were few major changes. The catwalk was removed and the door moved to pier level. In 1981 the light was automated by an electric four-bulb changer, but the fifth order Fresnel light still shines its white beam on fishermen. 

Photography

EASY Access - You can pull your car up to the parking lot and walk a few yards to view the lighthouse.

Time of day - This location is best for sunrise.  
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LENS - 100mm to 300mm lens would be best.