Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entrance Light
Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entrance Light, Navigational lighthouse in Torch Lake Township, Michigan
The octagonal steel tower rises 19 meters above Lake Superior, featuring a white exterior with a black lantern room and red roof.
The United States Congress provided funds for the construction of range lights at this location in 1866, marking the beginning of maritime safety infrastructure.
The lighthouse demonstrates early 20th century Great Lakes engineering with its rectangular timber foundation and concrete pier supporting the steel structure.
The modern SABIK LED-350 two-tier lantern optic system guides vessels through the waterway entrance with visibility extending 9 nautical miles.
Ten bidders participated in a September 2023 government auction of this historical structure, with the final bid reaching 88,000 dollars.
Location: Torch Lake Township
Inception: 1919
Height: 19 m
GPS coordinates: 46.96889,-88.43111
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:49
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