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Michigan Island (New), WI |
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Description:
This modern tower originally served at
Schooner Ledge on the Delaware River in Pennsylvania. In 1919, the hexagonal tower was relocated
to Michigan Island, but it sat on
the beach for 10 years before it was finally
reassembled and activated. The third-and-a-half-order Fresnel lens transferred
to this tower from the original Michigan Island Lighthouse is on display at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Visitors
Center in Bayfield.
In 1928, a new two-story keeper's dwelling was built along with a brick building at the top of the tramway to house a hoist engine for the tramway along with a generator and radio fog beacon. These two brick edifices remain standing along with a wood-framed assistant keeper's dwelling. The sign on the station grounds reads: Between 1886 and 1940 the Ashland docks were busy loading ore on boats bound for Chicago and Cleveland. Traffic in the South Channel and Chequamegon Bay was heavy. This important navigational aid required a light-keeper and two assistants to keep the light, fog horns and radio beacon operating. As shipping ceased so did need for the station. In 1941 the light was automated and the station closed after nearly 100 years of service. Links: Michigan Island Light Station Location: Located on the southern end of Michigan Island, part of the Apostle Island National Lakeshore. Latitude: 46.871432 Longitude: -90.497096 For a larger map of Michigan Island (New) Lighthouse, click the lighthouse in the above map or get a map from: Mapquest. Travel Instructions: The Michigan Island Lighthouses are best seen by docking at the island and climbing the stairs to the bluff where the lighthouses are located. Boat tours to the island are offered by the Apostle Islands Cruise Service. The Lighthouse Celebration, held annually in September, also provides an opportunity to land on the island and visit the lighthouses. The lighthouse is owned by the National Park Service. Grounds open, tower open in season. Find the closest hotels to Michigan Island (New) Lighthouse See our List of Lighthouses in Wisconsin |
