Windpoint Lighthouse - Racine

WInd Point Lighthouse Racine

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Wind Point Lighthouse Racine is one of the oldest and tallest active lighthouses on the Great Lakes.  It is located in the Village of Windpoint in Racine County, USA. 

Wind Point Lighthouse - National Register of Historic Places

Built in 1880, the Windpoint Lighthouse stands at 108 feet tall with 144 cast iron steps.  November 15, 1880 marks the day that the Lighthouse was lit for the very first time.

Wind Point Lighthouse

Foghorn Museum

Brick garden walkway

 We were there during the winter and thus was not able to view the beautiful brick garden walkway near the lakeshore.

Fuel Building

Fuel House

 In the olden days, Lighthouse keepers and their assistants took turns to ensure that the light of the Lighthouse remained on.  Fuel for the kerosene lamp had to be carried up daily until 1924 when the lights were electrified.  In 1964, the lights were automated so that Lighthouse keepers were no longer required.

View of Lake Michigan

View of Lake Michigan

View of Lake Michigan

Beautiful views

If you are planning a visit to the Windpoint Lighthouse in Racine, would highly recommend making a reservation to visit the Wingspread House by Frank Lloyd Wright, another historic site, and then dropping by the Windpoint Lighthouse which is just a short distance away.