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Portage River Rear Range Light Station

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Purchases, parts of lots 8 & 9, Sec. 13, T53N, R33W, Mich. Merd.

05/23/1867

1.44 acres

None.

Swampy.

None.

A timber revetment with platform on top connects the ranges & is used as a landing.

None.

Steamer from Houghton to White City. Small boat from White City to range.

7 miles to RR Station at Chassell, Mich.

7 miles

None.

Steamer from Houghton to White City. Small boat from White City to range.

Tower

1 at each

1868

1900

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