Alpena Light, Navigation lighthouse in Thunder Bay, Michigan, United States.
The white conical tower with red lantern room rises 67 feet above Lake Huron at the mouth of Thunder Bay River.
Congress allocated funds in 1867 to construct the first wooden lighthouse, which was later replaced by stronger brick and iron structures.
The Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy preserves this maritime structure, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2006.
The automated lighthouse projects a white beam visible from 14 miles away, guiding ships through Thunder Bay's challenging waters.
Three different lighthouse structures occupied this location, with the current skeletal tower dating from 1914 and featuring electric illumination.
GPS coordinates: 45.06038,-83.42307
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:18
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