Sheboygan Moves to Buy and Preserve North Lighthouse

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The City of Sheboygan is initiating the process to take ownership and stewardship of the North Breakwall Lighthouse. The Public Works Committee will consider a resolution to authorize the city to apply to purchase the lighthouse under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act Program, committing nearly $500,000 to refurbish the facility using grant funds and internal city resources.

Why it matters

The North Breakwall Lighthouse is a historic landmark in Sheboygan, and the city's efforts to preserve it in perpetuity will help maintain an important part of the community's heritage. The lighthouse's location on the north breakwall also makes it vulnerable to wave action, so the city's plans to refurbish and maintain the structure will help protect it from potential damage.

The details

The resolution being considered by the Public Works Committee would authorize the city to apply to purchase the North Breakwall Lighthouse through the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act Program. If approved, the city would commit nearly $500,000 to properly refurbish the facility, with funds obtained through grants and internal city resources. This refurbishment work would be incorporated into the capital operation plan through the Facilities Department.

• The Public Works Committee will meet on Monday at 5 PM to consider the resolution.
• If the city's application is approved, reports accounting for the preservation of the lighthouse must begin no later than 2 years from the date of conveyance.

What’s next

If the resolution is approved by the Public Works Committee, the city will proceed with its application to purchase the North Breakwall Lighthouse through the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act Program.