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The Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company rested the brewery's draft horses on what is now the Schlitz Audubon Center property in Milwaukee.

 

Pilot Island Lighthouse



Details

Built in 1858. Rebuilt in 1873. Automated 1962. Closed to public. No tours. Shoreline Charters (920/854-2606) operates a boat tour out of Gills Rock that goes past the lighthouse for viewing & photography mid-May to mid-Oct.


Address

Washington Island, WI 54246


Contact Information

Voice: 414-747-7188

Amenities and Services All Interests
On Water
Directions from Nearest Town/Intersection

Marks the straits between Washington Island and the northern tip of the Door County peninsula.


History & Heritage
Type
Transportation Heritage

Tours
Industry
Lighthouse