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Point Betsie Light

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former horse barn which is incorporated into a seasonal cottage to the north of the site, and the sizable 1920s lifesaving personnel dormitory house to the south. A newly constructed building housing a gift shop, public bathrooms and an area for display of related artifacts is slated to open in 2014.
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in 2004 and, with the extensive leadership and volunteer power provided by The "Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse" extensive restoration and renovation continues to this day. For example, the lightstation has been repainted to its original color scheme, which has not been seen since the 1940s. The
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with bullseye, which was upgraded to a Third order (with bullseye) in 1880. The latter was visible for 23.9 nautical miles; 44.3 kilometres (27.5 mi), because of the high placement of the tower (focal plane of 52.5 feet (16.0 m)) and the efficacy of the lens design. The Fresnel Lens was
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building and an oil house. Most remnants of the former lifesaving station site have disappeared, including the original boathouse. Some of the former housing units were converted through the years into private cottages and still sit amongst the dunes nearby. Most notable amongst these are the
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Point Betsie is said to be one of America's most photographed lighthouses, and the most-visited attraction in Benzie County. Because of its picturesque form and location, it is often the subject of photographs and drawings. Even needlepoint illustrations have been rendered.
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were replaced by 10 inch chime whistles. Meanwhile, the lamp was upgraded to an incandescent oil vapor system, with an intensity of 55,000 candlepower. In 1921, upon being connected to the electrical power grid, aa 110-volt
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Prior to being automated in 1983, the 'wickies' operated the light for 106 years. This was the last manned lighthouse on Lake Michigan and the last Michigan lighthouse to lose its keeper. The light is now a Vega
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system. The new optic would be visible for a range of 13 to 19 nautical miles; 24 to 35 kilometres (15 to 22 mi), depending on the bulb used.
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Fog signals have received much attention at Point Betsie. In the autumn of 1912, the fog signal building was rebuilt. The 10-inch (250 mm)
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The cylindrical tower is 39 feet (12 m) tall, but sits on a dune. It is attached to the
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This was one of the earliest Life Saving Stations, and was run under the auspices of the
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Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University, Bibliography for Benzie County
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cost $ 5,000 to build. In 1875, a life saving station was built for $ 3,000.
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Interactive map/list/information of lighthouses in northeastern Lake Michigan
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Point Betsie: Lightkeeping and Lifesaving on Northeastern Lake Michigan
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U.S. Coast Guard Lighthouses and Light Stations on the Great Lakes TR
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Lighthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in Michigan
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National Register of Historic Places in Benzie County, Michigan
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Crashing surf at sunset near the lighthouse, 23 September 2021
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In addition to the lighthouse, the site presently includes a
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was installed, and the fog signal upgraded to twin Type "G"
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by Jerry Roach (Publisher: Bugs Publishing LLC - 2005).
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Interactive map of lighthouses in area of Lake Michigan
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The light was originally equipped with a Fourth Order
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Detroit News, Interactive map on Michigan lighthouses
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Point Betsie Lighthouse at sunset, 23 September 2021
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Frankfort, Michigan
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44°41′29″N 86°15′19″W / 44.6913°N 86.2552°W / 44.6913; -86.2552
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Frankfort, Michigan
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