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Property Location
| Location (Address) | RASPBERRY ISLAND |
|---|---|
| County | Bayfield |
| City/Village | |
| Township | Bayfield |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Town | 52 |
| Range | 4 |
| Direction | W |
| Section | 24 |
| Quarter Section | |
| Quarter Quarter Section |
Property Features
| Year Built | 1862 |
|---|---|
| Additions | 1905 |
| Survey Date | 1975 |
| Historic Use | lifesaving station facility/lighthouse |
| Architectural Style | Other Vernacular |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Clapboard |
| Architect | |
| Other Buildings On Site | |
| Demolished | No |
| Demolished Date | |
| Additional Comments | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. FILM ROLLS 3/29-36A, 4/1A-5A, AND 7/6-8 ARE FILED WITH THE APOSTLE ISLAND NEGATIVES. HABS WI-312. SEE AHI #'S OO12556-0012557. A Historic Structure Report of this building can be found in Room 312 at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Other buildings associated with light: #243080, #243081, #243082, #243083, #243084, #243085, #243086 Covenant/Easement: From 7/18/1990 to 7/18/2005. A 'covenant file' exists for this property. It may contain additional information such as photos, drawings and correspondence. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. |
| Bibliographic References | Ashland Daily Press 7/24/2002. Snyder, David L. (Park Historian). "Historic Structures Report: Raspberry Island Light Station, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - Bayfeild, Wisconsin." February 19, 1991. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Apostle Islands Lighthouses |
|---|---|
| National Register Listing Date | Mar 08, 1977 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 01, 1989 |
| Contributing |
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