City of Kewaunee, 401 Fifth Street, Kewaunee, WI 54216920-388-5000info@cityofkewaunee.orgPursuant to the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act (NHLPA), the City of Kewaunee submitted its application to the National Park Service to acquire the Kewaunee Pierhead Light, better known as the Kewaunee Lighthouse. Upon the recommendation of the National Park Service, the Secretary of the Interior notified the City on January 13, 2011 of accepting the National Park Service recommendation for the City to be the recipient of title to own the Lighthouse. In his letter, the Secretary “applaud[s] the commitment of the City of Kewaunee to the preservation of our Nation’s maritime heritage in accepting stewardship of the Kewaunee Pierhead Light.” It is anticipated that official transfer of ownership will occur in the Fall of 2011.Upon its acquisition, and under the the oversight of the Kewaunee Lighthouse Preservation Committee and the assistance of the Kewaunee County Historical Society, the Committee will develop and provide educational opportunities as it relates to the history of the Lighthouse and its Lake Michigan maritime heritage. This will be achieved by making the Lighthouse available for tours and preparing printed material explaining the history of the Lighthouse. As such, the following pages have been prepared to enlighten those interested in lighthouses and their histories. Be sure to check out the Lighthouse photo gallery pages. But best of all, come and physically see the Lighthouse in person (exterior viewing only at this time).Web Design software by Xara
City of Kewaunee, 401 Fifth Street, Kewaunee, WI 54216
920-388-5000
info@cityofkewaunee.org
Pursuant to the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act (NHLPA), the
City of Kewaunee submitted its application to the National Park
Service to acquire the Kewaunee Pierhead Light, better known
as the Kewaunee Lighthouse. Upon the recommendation of
the National Park Service, the Secretary of the Interior
notified the City on January 13, 2011 of accepting the
National Park Service recommendation for the City to
be the recipient of title to own the Lighthouse. In his
letter, the Secretary “applaud[s] the commitment of
the City of Kewaunee to the preservation of our
Nation’s maritime heritage in accepting stewardship
of the Kewaunee Pierhead Light.” It is anticipated
that official transfer of ownership will occur in the
Fall of 2011.
Upon its acquisition, and under the the oversight of
the Kewaunee Lighthouse Preservation Committee
and the assistance of the Kewaunee County
Historical Society, the Committee will develop and
provide educational opportunities as it relates to the
history of the Lighthouse and its Lake Michigan
maritime heritage. This will be achieved by making the
Lighthouse available for tours and preparing printed
material explaining the history of the Lighthouse. As such, the
following pages have been prepared to enlighten those interested
in lighthouses and their histories. Be sure to check out the Lighthouse
photo gallery pages. But best of all, come and physically see the Lighthouse in
person (exterior viewing only at this time).
Web Design software by Xara
