click zoom to display a high-res image
Property Location
| Location (Address) | 550 E JACKSON ST |
|---|---|
| County | Ozaukee |
| City/Village | Port Washington |
| Township | |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Town | |
| Range | |
| Direction | |
| Section | |
| Quarter Section | |
| Quarter Quarter Section |
Property Features
| Year Built | 1934 |
|---|---|
| Additions | 1980 |
| Survey Date | 2016,2022 |
| Historic Use | designed landscape feature |
| Architectural Style | NA (unknown or not a building) |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Stone - Unspecified |
| Architect | U.s. Army Corps of Engineers,Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co.-1934 |
| Other Buildings On Site | Y |
| Demolished | No |
| Demolished Date | |
| Additional Comments | This breakwater was built in 1934 by the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. of Chicago for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of a harbor improvement program that also included the construction of a new lighthouse (AHI# 230572), which was built in 1935 on the offshore end of this breakwater. |
| Bibliographic References | Port Washington Pilot, Various issues. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Port Washington North Breakwater Light |
|---|---|
| National Register Listing Date | Dec 03, 2018 |
| State Register Listing Date | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Contributing | Yes |
Architecture & History Inventory
The Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory (AHI) is a digital source of information on historic buildings, structures, and objects that have been surveyed by the State Historic Preservation Office in Wisconsin. Each property has a digital record providing basic information about the property and images.
Questions?
Wondering about if your property is eligible or notice some information on this property needs to be updated, reach out today!
Email UsAttribution
For a credit line: Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Unique Identifier.
The Unique Identifier can be found at the top or bottom of the page for each item. The name of a downloaded file is NOT the unique identifier.
For bibliographic citations please consult the UW-Madison Libraries Citation Research Guide to ensure compliance with appropriate style guidelines.
Access Property Records
Some properties have more materials (correspondence, clippings, historical information, etc.) not in the digital record. If a 'Site File' exists, it's noted in the 'Additional Comments' field. Contact us for an appointment to view these materials.
550 E JACKSON ST
100003160
Located in Port Washington, Ozaukee County
Port Washington Pierhead Light
Lake Michigan
This unique pierhead light was built in 1935 to light one of the most notoriously dangerous harbors on the Great Lakes. The concrete arches that make up the base of the lighthouse allow high seas t...
Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse
Lake Michigan
Built in 1918 and standing fifty feet tall, the lighthouse that marks the end of the north breakwater in the port of Manitowoc has retained its fifth-order Fresnel lens, which continues to guide ma...
Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse
Lake Michigan
Built in 1926, the Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse remains one of the last examples of a fully enclosed breakwater lighthouse on the Great Lakes. The lighthouse sits about in the middle of the four...
Wisconsin Point Light (Superior Entry)
Lake Superior
Built in 1913, this Douglas County lighthouse is unique in that its base is oval in shape, while the concrete light tower is round. The structure is supported by a foundation secured in the lake bo...
