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'''Wind Point Lighthouse''' is an active aid to navigation located at the north end of [[Racine, Wisconsin|Racine]] Harbor in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Wisconsin]]. Designed by [[Orlando Poe|Orlando Metcalfe Poe,]] it was constructed in 1880.

I decided to "be bold" and add back facts and quotes removed by [[Davrg]]. One might argue that there is NPOV in those paragraphs, but the Carl Rowan quotes are accurate and he did change his story. There are even links to the sources used.

It is one of the oldest active [[lighthouse]]s on the [[Great Lakes]]. The beacon, originally powered by third order [[fresnel lens]], was replaced by a DCB-24R Aerobeacon in 1964. The light can be seen for 19 miles.

I can see rewording it, but unless the quotes are incorrect or the sources are bad there is no reason to remove it, even if the facts of the case support gun rights groups. [[User:66.173.192.96|66.173.192.96]] 20:06, 14 February 2006 (UTC)

The lighthouse stands 112 feet tall. It is on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] (Reference #84003780).

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Located on Lighthouse Road, next to the Shoop Park golf course, it is set on a sprawling lawn overlooking Racine Harbor. A signal house (horns removed) remains on the grounds as well as a garage, 2 storage buildings and an oil house. The Wind Point Police maintain offices in the attached building.

== dupe ==

I'm guessing [[Carl T. Rowan]] is the same person...

==External Links ==

* [http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=242 Lighthouse Friends]

* [http://www.lighthouseratings.com/WindPoint/ Lighthouse Ratings]

* [http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/windpt.htm NPS Inventory of Historic Light Stations]

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[[Category:Lighthouses in Wisconsin]]

[[Category:Racine, Wisconsin]]

The tower is 108 feet tall with a 111 foot focal plane.