The Lighthouse Log

Stop back to read about current events and projects at the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse!

Oct 96 min read

Fog Signal Technology Demonstrated During Fall Lighthouse Weekend

A unique demonstration of former lighthouse technology

Oct 13 min read

Exterior Painting Complete in Time for Final Tours of the Season

On Monday, September 30th, the final bit of painting equipment was removed from the Kewaunee South Pier, leaving the Kewaunee Pierhead...

Sep 102 min read

Lighthouse Exterior Painting Project Approved

Kewaunee's City Council approved a proposal Monday night to have the exterior of the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse repainted. The project...

Jun 232 min read

Metal Foundation Belt Installed to Stop Water Infiltration

Last week, work was completed on the metal band covering the gap between the foundation and 1st level of the Kewaunee Pierhead...

May 252 min read

Kewaunee Lighthouse VP attends Michigan Lighthouse Conference

Friends of the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse vice-president Jake Heffernan recently attended a 3-day conference for the Michigan...

May 242 min read

A Look Inside Kewaunee's Sister Light - "Big Red"

Kewaunee's sister-light across Lake Michigan in Holland is affectionately known as "Big Red." This lighthouse is one of the most...

Dec 15, 20223 min read

Demise of a Sister Light

THE LOSS of the WAUKEGAN LIGHTHOUSE By Jake Heffernan (Left to right) Holland, MI; Waukegan, IL; Kewaunee, WI The lighthouse marking the...

Nov 25, 20214 min read

Fresnel Lens Decommissioning 2019

By Jake Heffernan Algoma Removal Photos: Jake Heffernan Kewaunee Removal Photos: Heather Heffernan On June 6th, 2019, a crew from the US...