Wind Point in Racine County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Fuel House and Former Boat House

Photographed By Connor Olson, June 4, 2023

1. The Fuel House and Former Boat House Marker

Inscription. In 1893 a fuel house was erected to house the kerosene fuel for the light. The U.S. Lighthouse Service had mandated separate storage of the highly flammable fuel. In 1910, the current concrete fuel house replaced the original. There are two circular air vents on the south side that allow air to circulate in the building and reduce flammable vapors.

This is also the approximate site of a former boat house with a large pier that ran out into the Lake. A boat and the pier were used by the keepers to obtain supplies. Severe waves and weather ultimately destroyed both the boat house and the pier. The pier pilings remain but are under water.

Erected by Village of Wind Point.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 42° 46.866′ N, 87° 45.478′ W. Marker is in Wind Point, Wisconsin, in Racine County. Marker can be reached from Village Hall Drive east of Lighthouse Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4725 Lighthouse Drive, Racine WI 53402, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fuel House (here, next to this marker); Schooner Kate Kelly (within shouting distance of this marker); The Foghorn Building (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Fog Horn House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Architect (within shouting distance of this marker); The Light (within shouting distance of this marker); Surf Boat Rail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wind Point.

Photographed By Connor Olson, June 4, 2023

2. The Fuel House and Former Boat House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.