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| Chequamegon Point Lighthouse, Ashland, WI |
*Dates of operation~~ 1896-1986
*Building Material~~ Iron
*Tower~~ 39 feet
*Elevation~~ 5 feet above lake level
*Markings~~ White w/ red roof
*Light Pattern~~ Fixed green
*Existing Buildings~~ None
*Automated~~ 1964
*Original Lens~~ Fourth Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ 300 mm, solar powered
*Open to Public?~~ Yes (grounds only), as part of Apostles Island National Lakeshore
*Current Owner~~ National Park Service
*Waterway Location~~Chequamegon Bay, Lake Superior
*Significant Feature~~ Constructed to be an additional aid to the new Lapointe Light
Station which was built at the same time. The existing Lapointe Lighthouse, built in 1858,
was revamped to house a keeper and asst. keeper whose responsibility would cover
both lights.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.nps.gov/apis/longlite.htm
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/park/cheq.htm
Terry Pepper's lighthouse info and history
http://www.terrypepper.com/lights/superior/chequamegon/
*Building Material~~ Iron
*Tower~~ 39 feet
*Elevation~~ 5 feet above lake level
*Markings~~ White w/ red roof
*Light Pattern~~ Fixed green
*Existing Buildings~~ None
*Automated~~ 1964
*Original Lens~~ Fourth Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ 300 mm, solar powered
*Open to Public?~~ Yes (grounds only), as part of Apostles Island National Lakeshore
*Current Owner~~ National Park Service
*Waterway Location~~Chequamegon Bay, Lake Superior
*Significant Feature~~ Constructed to be an additional aid to the new Lapointe Light
Station which was built at the same time. The existing Lapointe Lighthouse, built in 1858,
was revamped to house a keeper and asst. keeper whose responsibility would cover
both lights.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.nps.gov/apis/longlite.htm
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/park/cheq.htm
Terry Pepper's lighthouse info and history
http://www.terrypepper.com/lights/superior/chequamegon/
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