Grand Island East Channel Light
Grand Island East Channel Light, Wooden lighthouse in Munising, Michigan, US.
Description
Grand Island East Channel Light is a wooden lighthouse located near Munising on Michigan's shoreline. The structure features a square tower topped with an octagonal lantern, alongside a rectangular keeper's house built as a single connected building.
History
The structure was built in 1868 to guide ships through the eastern channel of Grand Island into Munising Harbor. It operated for over 40 years before it ceased functioning as an active aid to navigation.
Culture
The lighthouse represents the maritime heritage of the region and shows how important shipping on Lake Superior was to the area's development. Today, the community works to protect this structure and keep it alive for future generations.
Practical
The lighthouse sits on an island and is best seen from boat tours that depart from Munising Harbor. Tours run during warmer months when lake conditions are calm enough for safe passage.
Did you know?
A lightning strike hit the tower in 1891, causing significant damage to both the tower and keeper's house. The repairs that followed reveal how sturdy the wooden construction was to survive such damage.
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