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Harbour Lights Sturgeon Bay Pierhead WI

This unique lighthouse was named in honor of the massive sturgeon fish that traversed the canal waters through the years. Big Red, as locals affectionately call it, has had a long history of changes and reconstructions during its lifetime. In spite of the setbacks, Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse stands strong today, boasting its ruby fa'ade for the world to admire.

First built in 1882, the two-story steel fog signal building stands at the end of the North Pier, making the east entrance to the canal safe for seafaring travelers. In 1873, after construction of the new canal was underway, the Lighthouse Board recommended to Congress that a light and fog signal be built on the North Breakwater. Congress approved the proposal and construction began immediately.

The first lighthouse to appear at this location was simply an open-frame tower, complete with a fixed Sixth Order Fresnel Lens, projecting a red light. It was painted bright white. An elevated catwalk was erected atop the pier, so keepers could travel to and from land without the fear of rising tides.

Rufus Wright was the first keeper at Sturgeon Bay North Pier Head. He made the much anticipated, initial trip across the catwalk on May 15, 1882 to display the light for all to see. The lighthouse underwent major renovations in 1903. It was at that point that the lighthouse was painted its bright red hue.

Currently the lighthouse is an active aid to navigation. The pier is open to the public and the Coast Guard now mans the lighthouse. Harbour Lights has depicted this lighthouse in honor of the Door County Lighthouse Walk, 2005. For more information on Door County Lighthouses contact the Maritime Museum at 920-743-5958 or www.dcmm.org.

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