The small building
attached to the tower is not large enough to have been the keeper's
quarters, but one of the two large buildings nearby was.
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LOCATION:
4 miles off East side of island, West side of Lake
Huron
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CURRENT
TOWER LIT: 1905
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CURRENT
USE: Active aid to navigation
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AUTOMATED:
Yes
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FOUNDATION
MATERIALS: Dressed stone / Timber
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LIGHTHOUSE
MATERIALS: Brick
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TOWER SHAPE: Conical --- 78
ft. tall
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COLOR(S)/MARKINGS/PATTERN:
Buff / now it's white with an orange band in the middle
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ORIGINAL LENS: Fourth Order,
Fresnel
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NEAT CHARACTERISTICS: Despite the fact that
these USCG facilities have been abandoned for many years, they remain in
remarkably good condition. Members of the Middle Island Lighthouse
Keepers Association are responsible for that, as they maintain this
still active light. They hope to turn the keeper's quarters into a
bed and breakfast. You can contact them at: 5671 Rockport
Road, Alpena, MI 49707.
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