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An ever-growing collection of lighthouses from across the state of Michigan, with info on each.
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Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > Au Sable Point - Construction was completed on this remote station in 1874. The light was built in response to the need to fill a dark gap in the southern Lake Superior shore between Whitefish Point and Grand Island. Despite being on the mainland it was 54 years before a road was built connecting it with civilization! Standing a proud 87' high, the 3rd Order lens was only recently returned after a lengthy absence. Located in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore the light remains very remote. Visiting requires a 3-mile round-trip hike but in the summer the reward of exploring the restored buildings and the breathtaking view of the neighboring Grand Sable Banks is more than worth the effort.
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > Au Sable Point - Construction was completed on this remote station in 1874. The light was built in response to the need to fill a dark gap in the southern Lake Superior shore between Whitefish Point and Grand Island. Despite being on the mainland it was 54 years before a road was built connecting it with civilization! Standing a proud 87' high, the 3rd Order lens was only recently returned after a lengthy absence. Located in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore the light remains very remote. Visiting requires a 3-mile round-trip hike but in the summer the reward of exploring the restored buildings and the breathtaking view of the neighboring Grand Sable Banks is more than worth the effort.
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > Bayfield Rock Rear Range - This rather unattractive light is located along the St. Mary's River on the eastern edge of Sault Ste. Marie. The 54' tower helps guide ships haeding south from the Soo Locks, located just upstream. Though the grounds are closed off the light is easy to visit being located between a city park and the Sugar Island Ferry terminal.
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > Birch Point Front Range - I debated whether to include these lights here, only posting them as they are a good example of the many range lights which aid navigation on the St. Mary's River. Birch Point is a rather non-descript point located near the mouth of the St. Mary's between Sault Ste. Marie and Brimley. The front range light (shown here) sits out into the river while the rear ange light is located 3/4 of a mile inland.
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > Birch Point Rear Range - I debated whether to include these lights here, only posting them as they are a good example of the many range lights which aid navigation on the St. Mary's River. Birch Point is a rather non-descript point located near the mouth of the St. Mary's between Sault Ste. Marie and Brimley. The front range light sits out into the river while the rear range light (shown here) is located 3/4 of a mile inland.
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > Copper Harbor - The Copper Harbor light was activated in 1849 and was one of two original lighthouses on Lake Superior (the other being Whitefish Point). The light originally housed both a Sixth and then a Fourth Order Fresnel lens. In 1927 the Coast Guard began leasing the building to summer guests and in 1933 abandoned the building altogether in favor of a 62-foot steel tower adjacent. The property was sold to the State of Michigan in the late 50's and has since been restored.
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > Copper Harbor - The Copper Harbor light was activated in 1849 and was one of two original lighthouses on Lake Superior (the other being Whitefish Point). The light originally housed both a Sixth and then a Fourth Order Fresnel lens. In 1927 the Coast Guard began leasing the building to summer guests and in 1933 abandoned the building altogether in favor of a 62-foot steel tower adjacent. The property was sold to the State of Michigan in the late 50's and has since been restored.
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > Copper Harbor Range - The range lights at Copper harbor were built between 1865 and 1869. They still are active although the lights have been moved to modern steel towers. The lights are essential as an aid to ships entering Copper Harbor with its many hidden shoals.
Dan Weemhoff (dwhike) > Crisp Point - Crisp Point, in recent years, has become famous among lighthouse buffs as one of America's most endagered lights. Operational in 1904, by 1996 the tower was in danger of toppling into the lake when it came under the protection of the Crisp Point Lighthouse Preservation Society. Since 1996 efforts have been made to stem lakeshore erosion, the tower has been painted and is now open to climb (summer), and the attached service room is being rebuilt.
Copper Harbor - The Copper Harbor light was activated in 1849 and was one of two original lighthouses on Lake Superior (the other being Whitefish Point). The light originally housed both a Sixth and then a Fourth Order Fresnel lens. In 1927 the Coast Guard began leasing the building to summer guests and in 1933 abandoned the building altogether in favor of a 62-foot steel tower adjacent. The property was sold to the State of Michigan in the late 50's and has since been restored.
> Copper Harbor - The Copper Harbor light was activated in 1849 and was one of two original lighthouses on Lake Superior (the other being Whitefish Point). The light originally housed both a Sixth and then a Fourth Order Fresnel lens. In 1927 the Coast Guard began leasing the building to summer guests and in 1933 abandoned the building altogether in favor of a 62-foot steel tower adjacent. The property was sold to the State of Michigan in the late 50's and has since been restored.
Copper Harbor - The Copper Harbor light was activated in 1849 and was one of two original lighthouses on Lake Superior (the other being Whitefish Point). The light originally housed both a Sixth and then a Fourth Order Fresnel lens. In 1927 the Coast Guard began leasing the building to summer guests and in 1933 abandoned the building altogether in favor of a 62-foot steel tower adjacent. The property was sold to the State of Michigan in the late 50's and has since been restored.
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