Monthly Archives: March 2018

Split Rock Lighthouse is located in Minnesota on the west edge of Lake Superior. It was built in 1910 with all materials having to be brought in by boat. It was de-commissioned in 1969 and the site was  donated to the Minnesota Historical Society, which restored it to its 1920 appearance. Split Rock Lighthouse is … Continue reading »

Built in 1869, Cana Island Lighthouse is located on a nine-acre site on Lake Michigan in Door County WI. It was frequently battered by severe storms, so much so that, after 16 years, one keeper left saying it was “one of the most inhospitable and undesirable places that can well be imagined.” In 1902 the … Continue reading »

“Old Mac” was built in 1892 in Mackinaw City, MI. where Lakes Michigan and Lake Huron meet. Completion of the Mackinac Bridge in 1957 rendered the Lighthouse obsolete since the Bridge had lights. It is now a popular tourist attraction. The first photo shows it nearing completion.

Although Poe Reef Lighthouse is located about 20 miles from Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, it is much more remote. It lies completely in Lake Huron about two miles off shore. It was built in 1929 and frequently had waves hit its base sending water up as high as the 4th floor. It was decommissioned in … Continue reading »