Spectacle Reef Light
Spectacle Reef Light, Maritime navigation structure in Lake Huron, US
The Spectacle Reef Light stands 24 meters tall on Lake Huron, featuring a stone tower with an attached fog signal building and storage facilities.
Construction of the lighthouse began in 1870 and finished in 1874, requiring extensive engineering work to create a stable foundation beneath Lake Huron's surface.
The original Fresnel lens from the lighthouse remains preserved at the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, representing maritime technological advancement.
The Spectacle Reef Light continues to guide maritime traffic through northern Lake Huron with its modern LED light that flashes red every five seconds.
Located 18 miles east of Cheboygan, this structure required the most expensive lighthouse construction project on the Great Lakes, totaling $406,000.
Location: Cheboygan County
Inception: 1874
Architects: Orlando Metcalfe Poe, Paul J. Pelz, Godfrey Weitzel
Height: 24 m
GPS coordinates: 45.77333,-84.13667
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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