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Racine Coast Guard Lifesaving Station built in 1875 is on the left and the Racine Harbor (River Root)
Lighthouse is on the right. The irst lighthouse to mark the Racine Harbor was the Root River Lighthouse
constructed in 1839. The free standing conical 34-foot tower was constructed of Cream City brick. The
tower went through a series of upgrades in 1858, which included raising the tower to a height of 40
feet.
Racine Harbor (River Root) Lighthouse * 1958
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