Duluth Harbor South Breakwater Outer Light

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A Guiding Light Since 1901

LSMMA Historic Landmark

Positioned on the Canal Park pier, the South Breakwater Outer Light has stood as a beacon since 1901, joining two other nearby lighthouses. While LSMMA now owns the structure, the U.S. Coast Guard continues to operate the active Aid to Navigation light and foghorn within the building to ensure safe harbor passage.

In 2016, the lighthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Help LSMMA open the lighthouse for education and tours with a donation to the
Duluth Harbor South Breakwater Outer Light.

South Pier Lighthouse Duluth MN (Schauer)

The Historic Structure Report

click here to read the Historic Structure Report

The Historic Structure Report describes the history of the lighthouse, its current condition, and recommendations for renovating it.

The report has numerous photos from various times in the lighthouse history.

Renovation of the lighthouse continues with the replacement of the deteriorated front door.

Support the Restoration Effort

Donate to the Lighthouse

You can be part of preserving this historic landmark.

Your support helps LSMMA restore and reopen the Duluth Harbor South Breakwater Outer Light for future generations.

Media Coverage

The local media did an excellent job of covering the recent story of the South Breakwater Outer Light.

The United States Society of Lighthouses displayed several of these stories.

Thank You!

Interior after Cleaning

Exterior after Cleaning