As an important link in the 300 mile chain of navigational lights guiding ships along Michigan's eastern shores, this light was the first one mariners saw as they entered Lake Huron from the St. Clair river. |
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LOCATION: In city, on Point Sanilac, South end of Lake Huron |
CURRENT TOWER LIT: 20 October 1886 |
CURRENT USE: Active aid to navigationThe keeper's dwelling was sold and is now a private residence. |
AUTOMATED: Yes |
FOUNDATION MATERIALS: Dressed Stone / Timber |
LIGHTHOUSE MATERIALS: Brick |
TOWER SHAPE: Octagonal hourglass, attached --- 69 ft. tall |
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COLOR(S)/MARKINGS/PATTERN: White with red roof |
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ORIGINAL LENS: Fourth Order, Fresnel 1886 |
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NEAT CHARACTERISTICS: This 8-sided tower has a diameter of 14 feet at the base and tapers to a diameter of 9 feet at the parapet. The Fresnel lens manufactured by Barbier & Fenestre of Paris had 9 fixed panels and a brass reflector that created an arc of illumination of 300 degress. |
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