Near the end of the Michigan Road in Michigan City, Indiana, you’ll find this lighthouse keeping watch over the harbor of Lake Michigan. It and an associated breakwater were built in 1904 and have served ever since. The Coast Guard relinquished this lighthouse in 2007, and I believe Michigan City itself took up its operation and maintenance.
Margaret and I visited on a cold, windy day when the pier was closed, so we could only make long-zoom photographs from the beach. We’ll go back another day when we can walk out to it.
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Last updated on 17 April 2020 by Jim Grey
Very nice photos. Even if it were open, I don’t think I need to get any closer to the lake in late November.
We didn’t linger — the wind coming off the lake on this 30-degree day was brutal.
Great shots and worth a second visit for sure! I’ve explored a few lighthouses along the Pacific coast. They are always interesting.
Thank you! We’d like to go back in warmer weather for a closer look.
Really lovely!
Isn’t it though?
Jim,
This lighthouse is similar in design including a breakwater to the one found on the Lake Michigan side at Sturgeon Bay in Wisconsin’s Door County
https://PaulWinger.zenfolio.com/p94966621/e8bd13a01 and the previous two images
https://PaulWinger.zenfolio.com/p409707649/e8c813cea
Keep up the good work. I really enjoy reading your posts.
Stay focused,
Paul Winger
Oh cool. I wonder if both were designed and built around the same time by the same people.
Fantastic pics! Love the one with the reflections on the surf – so crisp and clear! :)
Thanks! Me too.