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Condition at this date:

Shape of tower in plan:

Form of tower:

Height from base to ventilator ball:

Height of focal plane
above mean high water:

Background of lighthouse as seen from sea:

Color of tower:

Color of tower/ how produced:

Tower connection:

Object for navigation:

Building materials:

General desc:

Wall thickness at base:

Wall thickness at parapet:

Diameter at base:

Diameter at parapet:

Kind of stairway and steps:

Number of landings:

Size of glass:

Number of windows and size of sash:

Number of doors:

Kind of foundation and depth below surface:

Character of soil surrounding the lighthouse:

Soil susceptibility:

Misc remarks:

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Portage River Light Number 12 Rear Range

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28'

Lantern suspended from white post with diagonal braces & slatted diamond target.

2 12" x 12" x 16' sills gained in at center & placed on 1 center & 4 peripheral piles.

In going up river, this range should be taken up when Princess Point Light becomes invisible; these range lights will be astern & light #14 will be directly ahead, N 5/8 E. Range line should be followed to intersection with range line marked by #s 13 & 8.

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Premises | Lantern and Fixtures | Ventilators and Watchroom | Illuminating Apparatus | Closets and Storerooms

Lighthouse Access | Station Boat Info | Tools and Accessories | Light Vessel Specific | Inspection Reports

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