© Photographed February 28, 2015
Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
43.391038,-87.867726
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Oil House
Oil House
The oil house was built in 1894 when the lighthouse service went to using more flammable fuels in the lamps and it was no longer deemed safe to store them inside the main dwelling. It was torn down in 1934 and the bricks were used to rebuild the main chimney. This area was excavated and the original foundation and footings were located. It was rebuilt in 2004 and it an exact replica of the original and is built on the original foundation. Some of the original are visible around the perimeter used as a splash guard and inside on display and can be seen in the main chimney in the attic.*
*this sentence transcribed exactly as written on the marker
The oil house and marker are located on the grounds of the Port Washington Light
Station located at 311 Johnson Street, Port Washington, Wisconsin
53074.
The lighthouse is home to the Port Washington Historical Society.
National Register of Historic Places: Wisconsin
These markers are also located at the Port Washington Light Station:
These markers are also located at the Port Washington Light Station:
- Port Washington Light Station 1860
- Port Washington Light Station: Large Anchor - Main Bower
- Port Washington Light Station: Well
- The Lights of Port Washington
The marker is located in Port Washington, Wisconsin.
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