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Sand Hills Lighthouse,
Ahmeek, MI (Upper Peninsula)
*Dates of operation~~ 1919-1954
*Building Material~~ Brick
*Tower~~ 91 feet
*Elevation~~ 3 feet above lake level
*Markings~~ Natural yellow brick w/ black lantern
*Light Pattern~~
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's quarters (integral to tower), sound building, oil house,
garage, barracks building, concrete breakwater
*Automated~~ 1939
*Original Lens~~ Fourth Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ None
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ Privately owned
*Waterway Location~~ Lake Superior at mouth of Eagle River
*Significant Feature~~ Replaced
Eagle River Lighthouse. Was used as a military barracks
during WWII.  Lighthouse has been converted into a year-round adults-only B&B.   

             LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.sandhillslighthouseinn.com/

National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/sandhill.htm

Terry Pepper's lighthouse info and history
http://www.terrypepper.com/lights/superior/sandhills/sandhills.htm
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