Rawley Point Lighthouse
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This lighthouse is an active aid to navigation and is closed to the public but can be viewed from th The present optic system was installed in 1987.
On this prominent point of land, a major threat to navigation on Lake Michigan's western shore, Rawley Point Lighthouse was erected in 1894 and is the only one of its kind on the Great Lakes. The tower is a reconstruction and enlargement of an old Chicago River lighthouse that was transported to this location. Standing at 113 feet, this soaring structure is the tallest octagonal skeletal light tower on the Great Lakes and replaced a deteriorated 1874 brick lighthouse whose keeper's quarters remain at the site. The lighthouse is designed with eight corner posts and a comÂplex network of horizontal struts and diagonal tie rods. Rising through the center of the lighthouse is an iron stair cylinder that accesses the top lantern room and gallery. Originally equipped with a Fresnel lens and then an airport beacon light, the lighthouse was manually operated until 1980, when it became fully automated. The light can be seen by ships 28 miles away.
01/09/2025
Fun read on our light!
Rawley Point Lighthouse has been a beacon on Lake Michigan for 130 years The Rawley Point Lighthouse was staffed until 1979, when the station became fully automated.
06/28/2017
05/11/2017
Some great shots from the lantern room of the light. Thanks to the Coasties for sharing!
02/10/2017
A fantastic pic of the Light at night!
Manitowoc Visitor Bureau unveils top photos Photos were submitted in four categories.
We're coming upon tourist season so I'm sending out a reminder to all that the Lighthouse grounds are off limits to the general public. It is an active aid to navigation and also a recreation facility for military families. The lighthouse can be viewed from the boardwalk and beach by the public but please remember to respect the privacy of the personnel using the facility.
04/03/2016
What a great glimpse into the lights history!
Two Rivers woman was lighthouse keeper's daughter Vivian Langer lived in Rawley Point in 1940s
Just a reminder to all that the Lighthouse grounds are off limits to the general public. It is an active aid to navigation and also a recreation facility for military families. The lighthouse can be viewed from the beach by the public but please remember to respect the privacy of the personnel using the facility.
02/05/2015
This pic was taken by Vicky Ware Vorlander in Oct of 2014. Thanks for sharing this great shot of our favorite lighthouse!
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