1 The New Presque Isle Light was built in 1870, at Presque Isle, Michigan, east of Grand Lake (Presque Isle, Michigan), and sits on the namesake peninsula. It is one of 149 lighthouses in Michigan, more than any other state. Because of changing shoreline particularly, or alternatively deterioration of the original building, it is not uncommon for a replacement lighthouse to be placed in the vicinity of an earlier light, in this case, the Old Presque Isle Light
2 The New Presque Isle Light was built in 1870, at Presque Isle, Michigan, east of Grand Lake (Presque Isle, Michigan), and sits on the namesake peninsula. It is one of 149 lighthouses in Michigan, more than any other state. Because of changing shoreline particularly, or alternatively deterioration of the original building, it is not uncommon for a replacement lighthouse to be placed in the vicinity of an earlier light, in this case, the Old Presque Isle Light
3 The New Presque Isle Light was built in 1870, at Presque Isle, Michigan, east of Grand Lake (Presque Isle, Michigan), and sits on the namesake peninsula. It is one of 149 lighthouses in Michigan, more than any other state. Because of changing shoreline particularly, or alternatively deterioration of the original building, it is not uncommon for a replacement lighthouse to be placed in the vicinity of an earlier light, in this case, the Old Presque Isle Light
4 The New Presque Isle Light was built in 1870, at Presque Isle, Michigan, east of Grand Lake (Presque Isle, Michigan), and sits on the namesake peninsula. It is one of 149 lighthouses in Michigan, more than any other state. Because of changing shoreline particularly, or alternatively deterioration of the original building, it is not uncommon for a replacement lighthouse to be placed in the vicinity of an earlier light, in this case, the Old Presque Isle Light.
5 The New Presque Isle Light was built in 1870, at Presque Isle, Michigan, east of Grand Lake (Presque Isle, Michigan), and sits on the namesake peninsula. It is one of 149 lighthouses in Michigan, more than any other state. Because of changing shoreline particularly, or alternatively deterioration of the original building, it is not uncommon for a replacement lighthouse to be placed in the vicinity of an earlier light, in this case, the Old Presque Isle Light. - Panorama - Original is 49394 x 5288
6 The New Presque Isle Light was built in 1870, at Presque Isle, Michigan, east of Grand Lake (Presque Isle, Michigan), and sits on the namesake peninsula. It is one of 149 lighthouses in Michigan, more than any other state. Because of changing shoreline particularly, or alternatively deterioration of the original building, it is not uncommon for a replacement lighthouse to be placed in the vicinity of an earlier light, in this case, the Old Presque Isle Light.
7 The New Presque Isle Light was built in 1870, at Presque Isle, Michigan, east of Grand Lake (Presque Isle, Michigan), and sits on the namesake peninsula. It is one of 149 lighthouses in Michigan, more than any other state. Because of changing shoreline particularly, or alternatively deterioration of the original building, it is not uncommon for a replacement lighthouse to be placed in the vicinity of an earlier light, in this case, the Old Presque Isle Light.
8 The New Presque Isle Light was built in 1870, at Presque Isle, Michigan, east of Grand Lake (Presque Isle, Michigan), and sits on the namesake peninsula. It is one of 149 lighthouses in Michigan, more than any other state. Because of changing shoreline particularly, or alternatively deterioration of the original building, it is not uncommon for a replacement lighthouse to be placed in the vicinity of an earlier light, in this case, the Old Presque Isle Light.
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10 Alpena Area
11 Alpena Area
12 Alpena Area
13 Alpena Area
14 Alpena Area
15 Northern Michigan
16 Northern Michigan
17 Detroit Sunrise
18 Detroit Sunrise
19 New Presque Isle Lighthouse
20 Fall Color Trip - Day 8
Mackinaw City to Detroit
The New Presque Isle Lighthouse, located on the shores of Lake Huron in northeastern Michigan, was constructed in 1870 to replace the original 1840 Presque Isle Light, which had become outdated and inefficient. Standing at 113 feet tall, it became one of the tallest lighthouses on the Great Lakes and was built to aid in navigating the hazardous waters around Presque Isle, a peninsula that juts into Lake Huron. The new lighthouse was designed with a more advanced Fresnel lens, providing a brighter and more reliable light that could be seen from a much greater distance, crucial for ships navigating the treacherous coastline.
For nearly a century, the New Presque Isle Lighthouse was manned by keepers, who maintained the light and helped guide vessels safely along the shore. In 1970, the lighthouse was decommissioned, and its role was replaced by modern automated systems. However, it remains an important historical and cultural site.
Mackinaw City to Detroit
The New Presque Isle Lighthouse, located on the shores of Lake Huron in northeastern Michigan, was constructed in 1870 to replace the original 1840 Presque Isle Light, which had become outdated and inefficient. Standing at 113 feet tall, it became one of the tallest lighthouses on the Great Lakes and was built to aid in navigating the hazardous waters around Presque Isle, a peninsula that juts into Lake Huron. The new lighthouse was designed with a more advanced Fresnel lens, providing a brighter and more reliable light that could be seen from a much greater distance, crucial for ships navigating the treacherous coastline.
For nearly a century, the New Presque Isle Lighthouse was manned by keepers, who maintained the light and helped guide vessels safely along the shore. In 1970, the lighthouse was decommissioned, and its role was replaced by modern automated systems. However, it remains an important historical and cultural site.
New Presque Isle