Lake Michigan Light House
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The State of Michigan is surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes--the world'slargest freshwater lakes. These Great Lakes constitute 90% of the country's fresh surfacewater, and about 20% of the world's fresh surface water. The Great Lakes are resources ofvital national importance; utilized for manufacturing, shipping, drinking, recreation, andtourism. Michigan has approximately 3,288 miles of Great Lakes coastline, more than 10,000inland lakes and ponds and is interwoven by a 35,000-mile web of freshwater rivers,streams, and wetlands. Accordingly, Michigan has more boat registrations than any otherstate in the country. It comes then as no surprise that disputes arise between those whowish to utilize these waters and those who own private land through which these watersflow. ... [Read More]
Inventory of Historic Light Stations--Michigan--South Manitou Island Light
Name of Listing: SOUTH MANITOU ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE COMPLEX & LIFESAVING STATION HISTORICAL DISTRICT ... Back to Inventory - List of Michigan Lighthouses ... Open to the Public? YES; GUIDED TOUR OF TOWER / SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE ... [Read More]
Michigan Island Light Station
In 1856, a Milwaukee contractor's crew came to the Apostle Islands with instructions to build a lighthouse. Plans originally called for the lighthouse to be built on Long Island, to guide ships to the port of LaPointe, on Madeline Island. However, for reasons that are not completely clear, a Lighthouse Service official ordered a last-minute change of plans, and the lighthouse was built on Michigan Island, instead. Made of rough stone, its exterior walls stuccoed and whitewashed, the new lighthouse combined a small, one-and-a-half-story keeper's dwelling with a low, conical light tower. ... [Read More]
Inventory of Historic Light Stations--Illinois Lighthouses--Grosse Point Light
Name of Listing: GROSSE POINT LIGHTHOUSE ... Open to the Public? YES (Go to Lighthouses to Visit for access information) ... Owner/Manager: CITY OF EVANSTON/LIGHTHOUSE PARK DISTRICT (PRIVATE AID) ... [Read More]
Publicly Accessible Great Lakes Lighthouses
Access: LIGHTHOUSE COUNTY PARK/LIGHTHOUSE ROAD ... Lighthouses to Visit - Great Lakes ... Access: PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE/OFF COUNTY ROAD H58(1.5 MILES EAST OF HURRICANE RIVER CAMPGROUND); 1/2-MILE WALKTO LIGHTHOUSE FROM PARKING LOT ... [Read More]
Michigan Legislature
The Michigan Legislature Website is a free service of the Legislative Internet Technology Team in cooperation with the Michigan Legislative Council, the Michigan House of Representatives, and the Michigan Senate. ... [Read More]
Apostle Islands NL - Volunteer Program
A passageway connects the 2-story keeper's house to the 90-foot tower. The house is equipped with a 12-volt electric system that provides light in the evenings. There is running water that can be used for washing, but drinking water must be brought in from the mainland. Sanitary facilities consist of an outhouse. There is a propane heater, a gas-powered refrigerator, and a gas stove for cooking. ... The Devils Island light station consists of several structures in a very dramatic location. Situated at the northernmost point in the state of Wisconsin, the 80-foot steel light tower overlooks an extensive formation of sea caves. Despite its distance from the mainland, Devils Island is one of the more heavily visited lighthouses. The Devils Island keeper can expect to climb up and down the tower stairs many times on a summer weekend. ... [Read More]
Michigan Careers, Colleges & Training - Job & Career Fairs
Located on Cherry Hill Road, just East of Sheldon in the Canton Village Plaza. (CVS is on the corner). Variety of positions: Some require Light Industrial/Warehouse experience such as HI-LO drivers, Machine Operators, Press Operators. Many jobs available for those with steel mill experience. Must have reliable transportation to the Plymouth/Canton area. Please visit http://www.adeccoUSA.com for more information. ... Wednesdays' - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL CAREER FAIR ... [Read More]
Getting to Know Michigan
On December 30, 1998, the Dwarf Lake Iris became the State Wildflower by act of the Legislature (Public Act 454 of 1998). This wildflower is found on rocky shorelines in the Great Lakes region, with 90% of the species found in Michigan. You are most likely to find the Dwarf Lake Iris on the Lake Huron shoreline along the northern part of Michigan's lower peninsula. ... Michigan's present Capitol building was dedicated on January 1, 1879. It was rededicated in November of 1992 after an extensive restoration project was completed. The picture below includes four flags: on the left is the Senate flag, which flies over the Senate chambers; on the right is the House of Representatives flag, which flies over the House chambers. In the center, our national flag waves to remind Michigan residents of the freedoms they are privileged to enjoy through United States citizenship. Just below the U.S. flag is our state flag. This colorful banner flies as a symbol of the pride Michigan's citizens share in the beauty and the bounty of our Great Lake State. ... [Read More]
Grosse Point Light Station National Historic Landmark Nomination
After completion of Grosse Point Light Station, a principal keeperand assistant were assigned to duty there. In its 67-year historyas a commissioned lighthouse, Grosse Point had ten principal keepers.Of these, the most notable was Edwin J. Moore who served at GrossePoint from 1888 to his death at the age of seventy-three in 1924.A stern and authoritarian man, he assumed the title of "Captain",instead of keeper, which was more descriptive of his leadershipstyle. Initially, there was only one assistant keeper but, withits increasing importance to the shipping industry, Grosse Pointcame to have two assistant keepers and a day laborer. In additionto maintaining the light and buildings, it was common for thesekeepers to work in tandem with the U.S. Life Saving Station atnearby Northwestern University. For example, in August of 1885the schooner Jamaica sprung a leak in the middle of LakeMichigan. Her captain steered the ailing vessel toward GrossePoint but stranded it on the shoa ... [Read More]
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