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Managing Organization:
Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy
Website: http://www.muskegonlights.org/
Notes:
There is a NOAA research facility adjacent to the pier and lighthouse. In 2010, under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act ownership of the lighthouse was transferred to the nonprofit Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy. Tower Height: 53 Height of Focal Plane: 70 Description of Tower: Red, conical cast iron tower.
This light is operational
Other Buildings?
Oil house. Date Established: 1851 Date Present Tower Built: 1903 Optics: 1903: Fourth order Fresnel lens, now 300 mm. Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Directions:
Follow US Route 31 to Muskegon; follow Sherman Boulevard to Beach Street. Follow Beach Street to the South Pier and lighthouse.
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