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| St Helena Island Lighthouse, St Ignace, MI (between Upper and Lower Peninsulas) |
*Dates of operation~~ 1873-present
*Building Material~~ Brick
*Tower~~ 71 feet
*Elevation~~ 3 feet above lake level
*Markings~~ White w/ red lantern
*Light Pattern~~ Fixed red
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's quarters, oil house, outhouse, replica asst. keeper's
quarters, replica boathouse
*Automated~~ 1922
*Original Lens~~ Third and a half Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ 250mm aerobeacon
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association
*Waterway Location~~ Straits of Mackinac, Lake Michigan
*Significant Feature~~ Lighthouse was nearly completely deteriorated when restoration
began in 1986. Now fully restored, lighthouse is open for public viewing.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.gllka.com
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/helena.htm
Terry Pepper's lighthouse info and history
http://www.terrypepper.com/lights/michigan/st-helena/st-helena.htm
*Building Material~~ Brick
*Tower~~ 71 feet
*Elevation~~ 3 feet above lake level
*Markings~~ White w/ red lantern
*Light Pattern~~ Fixed red
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's quarters, oil house, outhouse, replica asst. keeper's
quarters, replica boathouse
*Automated~~ 1922
*Original Lens~~ Third and a half Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ 250mm aerobeacon
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association
*Waterway Location~~ Straits of Mackinac, Lake Michigan
*Significant Feature~~ Lighthouse was nearly completely deteriorated when restoration
began in 1986. Now fully restored, lighthouse is open for public viewing.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.gllka.com
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/helena.htm
Terry Pepper's lighthouse info and history
http://www.terrypepper.com/lights/michigan/st-helena/st-helena.htm
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