Inventory of Historic Light Stations--Michigan--St. Helena Island Light

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ST. HELENA ISLAND LIGHT

State: MICHIGAN
Location: STRAITS OF MACKINAC / LAKE MICHIGAN
Nearest City: ST. IGNACE
County: MACKINAC
U.S.C.G. District: 9
Year Station Established: 1873

NPS photo by Ralph Eshelman, 1998

Existing Historic Tower:

Year Light First Lit: 1873
Is the Light Operational? YES
Date Deactivated: N/A
Automated: 1922
Foundation Materials: LIMESTONE
Construction Materials: BRICK
Markings/Patterns: WHITE W/RED LANTERN
Shape: CONICAL
Relationship to Other Structures: ATTACHED
Tower Height: 71
Original Optic: THIRD-ONE-HALF ORDER, FRESNEL
Year Original Lens Installed: 1873
Present Optic: 250 MM
Year Present Lens Installed:
Height of Focal Plane: 71
Fresnel Lens Disposition:
Has tower been moved? NO

Previous Tower(s): N/A

Modern Tower? NO

Existing Sound Signal Building? NO

Existing Keepers Quarters? YES

Year Constructed: 1873
Number of Stories: 1.5
Architectural Style: COTTAGE
Construction Materials: BRICK

Other Structures: OIL HOUSE, PRIVY; DEMOLISHED: ASST KEEPERS & BOATHOUSE

Current Use: ACTIVE AID TO NAVIGATION / MARITIME HERITAGE EDUCATION

Owner/Manager: GREAT LAKES LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS ASSOCIATION W/USCG ACCESS TO OPTIC

Open to the Public? YES (Go to Lighthouses to Visit for access information)

Web Site:

National Register Status: LISTED; Reference #88000442
Name of Listing: ST. HELENA ISLAND LIGHT STATION
On State List/Inventory? NO; Year Listed:

Miscellaneous:
UNDER RESTORATION BY GLLKA

Last Modified: Tue, Apr 30 2002 5:16:02 pm EDT
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