Old Presque Isle Light
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This article is about the lighthouse on Lake Huron in Northern Michigan. For the lighthouse in Pennsylvania, see Erie Land Light. For other areas, see Presque Isle (disambiguation).
The Old Presque Isle Light was the first lighthouse in the Presque Isle, Michigan area, built in 1840, supported physically by two-thirds stone and one-third brick,[3] and supported financially by funds appropriated by Congress two years earlier of $5,000.[4] The tower and dwelling did not last long in the harsh weather, however, and by 1867 they were deteriorated enough for Congress to find need for a newer station. It presently is not operational and is a museum.[5]
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Location | Presque Isle, Michigan |
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Coordinates | 45°20′31.3″N 83°28′41.8″W |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1840 |
Foundation | dressed stone/timber |
Construction | lower 2/3 stone, upper brick |
Height | 38 feet (12 m) |
Shape | conical, separate building |
Markings | white/black lantern & parapet |
Heritage | National Register of Historic Places listed place, Michigan state historic site |
Fog signal | Bell |
Light | |
First lit | 1840 |
Deactivated | 1871 |
Focal height | 36 feet (11 m) |
Lens | none |
Old Presque Isle Light | |
NRHP reference No. | 73000957[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | April 11, 1973 |
Designated MSHS | October 14, 1964[2] |
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