Wind Point, Wisconsin HL 474 2007 Release Open Edition size Great Lighthouses of the World Lake Michigan with coastal borders on four states saw particularly rapid growth, especially in the Chicago - Milwaukee area. A few miles south of Milwaukee, and less than 50 miles north of the "Windy City," the lakeside town of Racine, Wisconsin prospered along with the rest of the region. As the town flourished, fishing boats and other commercial craft became frequent visitors of Racine Harbor. In 1880 the Lighthouse Board made the wise decision to build a lighthouse, just north of the city, to safely guide southbound vessels into the harbor. When the appropriately named Wind Point Lighthouse was finally completed, a third order Fresnel lens was placed in the light room of the solid brick tower. The flashing white light, 108 feet above lake level, could be seen by mariners for miles in all directions. A charming, one story keeper’s dwelling was attached to the tower by a short passageway. The front of the building is actually quite elaborate with a breathtaking view of the lake. One of the Great Lighthouses of the World series and is also lighted.