Premises

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Facilities for public conveyance:

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Sand Point Light Station

Premises page 1 of 2

Purchase - part of section 26, T5N, R33W

05/09/1876

2.25 acres.

None.

Sandy & shifting sands.

None.

By small boat from Baraga, Mich. or by road from Baraga.

1.5 miles to DSS&A RR at Baraga, Mich.

1.5 Miles to Baraga. Mich.

1.5 Miles to Baraga. Mich

None.

By small boat from Baraga 1 mile by road from there 1.5 miles.

Tower

1878

1897 - tower & dwelling moved back 200' on account of erosion of shore.

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