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Kenosha Southpoint Lighthouse Poster
by David T Wilkinson
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Kenosha Southpoint Lighthouse poster by David T Wilkinson. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Built by the federal government in 1866 this coast and harbor light for Southport, now Kenosha, Wisconsin provided the first navigational... more
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Artist's Description
Built by the federal government in 1866 this coast and harbor light for Southport, now Kenosha, Wisconsin provided the first navigational illumination a mariner would see upon entering Wisconsin from the Chicago area. Standing 55 feet tall and situated on a hill, the lighthouse projected light from 74 feet above lake level. The tower is built of yellow Milwaukee Cream City brick and is conical in shape. Originally the lighthouse contained a fourth order Fresnel lens fueled by kerosene.
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About David T Wilkinson
David T. Wilkinson attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison and Milwaukee, studying art and architecture. He earned a Master's Degree in Architecture in 1975. As a child Dave first learned about photography in his grandfather's darkroom, developed his eye for photography during college, and has progressed with his art through digital technology. In addition to his photography, over four decades Dave created pen and ink artwork including Door County, Wisconsin scenes as well as custom residential renderings. Dave is a retired United Methodist minister, having served churches in Green Bay, Wisconsin and Cleveland Heights, Ohio. In his photography Dave captures his unique perspective as architect, artist and minister. "I believe that we...
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Anne Norskog
Excellent work David. L/F