The first tower at
Ottawa Point (as it was called until the turn of the 20th century) was
only useful until the 1870's because the changing shoreline moved it
more than a mile from the water. Congress approved
funds and another tower was built closer to the bay in 1876.
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LOCATION:
Tip of Tawas Point (Ottawa Point), North side of
Saginaw Bay, West side of Lake Huron
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CURRENT
TOWER LIT: 1876
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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 attached
--- 70 ft. tall
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COLOR(S)/MARKINGS/PATTERN: White
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ORIGINAL LENS: Fixed Fourth
Order, Fresnel / now has a rotating Fourth Order, Fresnel bearing the
inscription "Barbier & Fenestre, Paris, 1880"
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NEAT CHARACTERISTICS: This
light now serves as a residence to a high ranking Coast Guard Officer.
During the summer months, the tower is open to the public and tours are
conducted by the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
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LAKE
HURON LIGHTS