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Managing Organization:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Telephone: 715-779-3398
Website: http://www.nps.gov/apis/
Email:
Contact Address Information:
Route 1, Box 4
Bayfield
Wisconsin, 54814, United States
Notes:
This lighthouse is within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. It was moved about 150 feet away from the shore in 1987. It has been replaced by a nearby modern cylindrical tower. Originally the keeper from Lapointe Light also maintained this light.
Tower Height: 42
Description of Tower: Square, pyramidal skeletal tower with enclosed workroom on lower level.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1896
Date Present Tower Built: 1896
Tower Moved?
1987
Date Deactivated: ?
Current Use: Abandoned.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
Directions:
In the summer you can reach Long Island by private boat or water taxi. Scheduled cruises to Long Island are available during the Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration each September. Details about the celebration are available from Keeper of the Light, PO Box 990, 19 Front St., Bayfield, WI 54814, www.apostleislands.com or 800-779-4487.
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