Manistique East Breakwater Light
Manistique East Breakwater Light, Lighthouse at Lake Michigan harbor entrance in Manistique, United States.
Manistique East Breakwater Light is a square pyramidal steel lighthouse standing on a concrete pier at the lake's edge with a black lantern room crowning its top. The structure rises roughly 11 meters and sits within sight of Lakeview Park near the city's waterfront.
The lighthouse was built in 1916 following federal improvements to regional harbors. Its construction reflected the need to guide ships safely through these busy waters connecting Lake Huron and Green Bay.
The lighthouse reflects the town's long relationship with shipping and waterborne commerce that shaped local life. It stands as a reminder of how Lake Michigan trade connected this community to the wider region.
Access the lighthouse through Lakeview Park, where parking is available near the beach and marina area. From there you can view and photograph the structure from the shoreline.
The original Fourth Order Fresnel lens was replaced by automated systems in 1969, and the structure later changed hands through an auction. These shifts show how lighthouse operation and shipping technology transformed over time.
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