Early Morning Stranger
by Kay Novy
Title
Early Morning Stranger
Artist
Kay Novy
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The station was established in 1856. This pierhead light is one of a succession of lighthouses in this location, which were needed as the structures were destroyed by natural processes, or became obsolete as the piers were greatly extended.
Located on the north pier, it is listed in the United States Coast Guard light list and the United States Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System as the Kenosha Light. It currently is painted red, but the lighthouse also has been painted white in the past.The adjacent south pier and breakwater also had lighthouses, but now have cylindrical navigational lights. These included fog signal buildings and elevated iron catwalks, all of which have been removed.
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In June 2008, the Kenosha Pierhead Lighthouse was deemed "excess" by the Coast Guard. Pursuant to the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000, it was offered at no cost to eligible entities, including federal, state and local agencies, non-profit corporations, educational agencies, or community development organizations. A deadline of July 21 was created for qualified organizations to express interest.
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It is now privately owned and has been turned into an art studio.
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March 22nd, 2013
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Comments (143)
Joyce Dickens
I love this wonderful shot of the lighthouse and sunrise through the clouds- the early morning stranger is icing on the cake!!!
Kay Novy
"Collectors Gallery" group, thanks so much for the homepage feature, Michelle! Much appreciated!