About this episode

This episode explores the history and fate of the Green Island Lighthouse in Wisconsin.

We are continuing our Green Island series with this Wisconsin gem, which had survived two explosions and a devastating forest fire, but ultimately succumbed to time. Liked this episode? Leave us a review at thelighthouselowdown.com References: Doomsday List | Lighthouse Digest Green Island Lighthouse | Lighthouse Friends Private Islands Inc.

People in this episode

Hosts: Emily Straight, Vincent Bailey

Topics covered

• lighthouses
• history
• disasters
• travel
• Wisconsin

Keywords

• Green Island Lighthouse
• Wisconsin
• explosions
• forest fire
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lighthouse Digest, Lighthouse Friends, Private Islands Inc.

Places: Green Island, Wisconsin

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• Episode 90 - Green Island Lighthouse, Ohio · November 10, 2025 · 27 min
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• Episode 88 - Point Betsie Lighthouse · October 13, 2025 · 1h 2m
• Episode 87 - Avery Point Lighthouse · September 29, 2025 · 28 min
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