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South Haven Pierhead Light Station

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Tower on pier; site for dwelling by purchase, consideration $600 from Marvin & Merta Hannahs; lot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Block 38, Plat of Village of S Haven, Van Buren Co., MI.

01/06/1872

02/23/1872

0.69 acres according to survey of Henry Gilman, May 1872, 150' x 200'

entire area

sandy

on outer end of S pier

200 lin. ft. iron fence on South line, & 550 lin. ft. of 6" board rail fences on E, N & W line.

none

Tower located on outer end of S pier; City streets on 3 sides of lot, & runs up to pier.

By steamboat or RR. Tower can be reached by 325 lin. ft. of wooden elevated walk from shore line.

Public streets on front & sides of site, RR Depot & Steamboat landing 1/2 mile.

1/2 mile

in City of S Haven

good

good 1/2 mile

metal tower on pier

1872

1903

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