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Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database

Alpena Light Station

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Dwelling site purchased, W. 1/2 lot 16, Block 82, City of Alpena. Tower on submarine
site.

06/22/1877

Lot is 66' x 132', 1/5 acre

Property around dwelling enclosed by fence

City lot - sodded

Tower is a crib 45' x 45' at the mouth of the river. Property around dwelling is enclosed by board fence on NE & S sides & by picket fence on W side.

None.

By boat from Thunder Bay & River and by board walk that leads from dock at foot of Fletcher St. & over wooden bridge to pier of beacon.

Located in city of Alpena, Mich.

None.

Wooden tower.

1877

Rebuilt 1888

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