This light played a role in the expansion of shipping and
passenger travel on the Great Lakes, as well as the subsequent
development of the northern counties of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
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LOCATION: One mile South of Old
Presque Isle Light, West side of Lake Huron
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CURRENT TOWER LIT: 1871
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CURRENT USE: Active aid to navigation
The USCG
opens the tower to the public on the Saturdays of the 4th of July and
Labor Day weekends. There is also a museum that is open mid-May
through October, seven days a week, 9am-6pm.
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AUTOMATED: 1970
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FOUNDATION MATERIALS: Brick
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LIGHTHOUSE MATERIALS: Brick
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TOWER SHAPE: Conical --- 113 ft. tall
(This light is the tallest on the Great Lakes.)
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COLOR(S)/MARKINGS/PATTERN:
White
with forest green trim
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ORIGINAL LENS: Third Order, Fresnel 1870
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NEAT CHARACTERISTICS: The original Fresnel lens is still in this tower, but
now operates with a 1000-watt lamp with 40,000 candlepower and has a
360 degree arc of visibility. The light also utilizes the
original polygonal lantern which is 8 feet in diameter and has 10
rectangular glass panes.
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