Sand Hills Light, Neoclassical lighthouse in Allouez Township, US
Sand Hills Light is a neoclassical lighthouse in Allouez Township built of yellow brick with a black lantern tower that rises about 28 meters above Lake Superior's shore. The structure sits on a large privately maintained waterfront property.
The lighthouse was built in 1919 to protect ships from Sawtooth Reef after Eagle River Light was closed. It guided boats through the water until 1954, when its navigation duties came to an end.
The light stands as a local landmark representing the region's maritime heritage and the importance of shipping on these waters. The original Fresnel lens once used here is now displayed at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit.
The site is privately owned and not open to visitors for tours or close access. The grounds span about 55 acres along the shoreline, so views of the structure are possible from surrounding areas.
During World War II, the facility served as a Coast Guard training site that housed around 200 trainees at a time. After the war ended, it returned to its role as a working navigation light.
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