Northpoint in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

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North Point Lighthouse

Photographed By Paul F, October 13, 2009

1. North Point Lighthouse Marker

Inscription. Milwaukee’s first lighthouse was erected in 1837 on a 56 foot bluff at the east end of Wisconsin Ave. It was replaced in 1855 by a 28 foot tower 100 feet east of the present location. Erosion forced the rebuilding in the 1870’s and relocation inland. Construction was entirely of bolted cast iron sections. In 1912, a steel plate lower section was built and the iron tower placed on top, giving the light a height of 160 feet above the lake.

The first lantern burned mineral oil. A new lens, installed in 1868, is still in use. The present light source is a 25,000 candlepower lamp rotated electrically and controlled by an automatic clock. The lens focuses a 1,300,000 candlepower signal visible for 25 miles.

Erected 1975 by United States Coast Guard and Milwaukee County Historical Society. (Marker Number 214.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses, and the Wisconsin Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 43° 3.929′ N, 87° 52.257′

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W. Marker was in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It was in Northpoint. Marker could be reached from North Lake Drive, ¼ mile south of Kenwood Boulevard. The Marker is located at the Lighthouse at Lake Park, on the lake side of the lighthouse. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. North Point Light Station (a few steps from this marker); Prehistoric Burial Mound (approx. 0.4 miles away); Saint Mary's School of Nursing (approx. half a mile away); Saint John's Infirmary (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old North Point Water Tower (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lake Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Milwaukee Harp Luminaire (approx. 0.6 miles away); Villa Terrace (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

More about this marker. This marker was replaced by a new one named North Point Light Station (see nearby markers).

Photographed By Paul F, October 13, 2009

2. North Point Lighthouse Marker

with "Open Saturday" sign

North Point Lighthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul F, October 13, 2009

3. North Point Lighthouse

Looking toward the lighthouse from the south east.

Photographed By Paul F, October 13, 2009

4. North Point Lighthouse

Looking at the lighthouse from Lake Drive.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,102 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 23, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.