Harbor Beach Light

The Harbor Beach Lighthouse was built in 1885 and stands 54 feet above the water. It was placed on the Northern side of the Harbor entrance. The super structure is of iron and concrete construction. It has a rotating white light with 20,000 candlepower with a visibility of 21 miles.

Update 2006 by Terry Pepper
The Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society (HBLPS) has been formed and restoration efforts are underway. The light has been water-proofed, well ventilated and the interior walls, floors and windows restored to their original appearance. The Society is now seeking donations of period-correct furniture with which to refurnish the decks that made up the station living quarters. The society has applied for ownership through the NHLPA. \For additional information, contact Pamela Semp at the Corner Store in Harbor Beach 989-479-3321, or visit the lighthouse section on www.hbcornerstore.com.

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Photograph by John Meyland

2010 photos by Dave Wobser

View from the water

View from the breakwater

  
Cast iron window frames  

Picture showing the former fog signal building.
Plans are to re-establish the building.

First floor galley and lounge

Second floor Head Keepers quarters

An original USLHS traveling library

Ceiling showing construction
Center post is the main support
and also the chimney for each level.

Lantern detail