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Twenty miles due west of Old Mackinac Point, MI Built in 1910, this lighthouse replaced a lightship that had been stationed here since 1891. The light was automated in 1976.
Photo by Ken Lemieux
West of the Straights of Mackinac, MI Built in 1936, this light is manned once a year for the Chicago to Mackinac Yacht Race.
Photo by Ken Lemieux
West of the Straights of Mackinac, MI Built in 1851, this lighthouse has been abandoned since 1912. During WWII, the US Navy used this lighthouse for target practice. They used warhead-less shells. Note the Mackinac Bridge in the background, to the left of the light.
Photo by Ken Lemieux
St. Helena Island, MI Built in 1873, this lighthouse is located near what once was a very prosperous town. The town, as well as all of it's buildings, have long since disappeared. The lighthouse was automated in 1923. In 1989, the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers association and the Boy Scouts of America began a restoration project that has greatly improved the condition and appearance of the lighthouse.
Photo by Ken Lemieux
Chicago, IL Built in 1893, this lighthouse is located near the entrance to the Chicago River and was automated in 1978.
Photo by Ken Lemieux
Ludington North Breakwater Light Ludington, MI Built in 1924, this lighthouse was being worked on in 1994 and suddenly shifted six inches to the right. It retains it's list to this day.
Photo by Steve Lemieux
Ludington State Park, MI Built in 1867, this lighthouse was automated in 1968. The lighthouse can be accessed via Ludington State Park.
Photo by Steve Lemieux
Holland, MI Built in 1907, this lighthouse is affectionately known as "Big Red".
Photo by Steve Lemieux
South Manitou Island, MI Built in 1871, this 104 foot tower was decommissioned in 1958.
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