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The Muskegon South Breakwater Light was temporary established in 1929 and the steel, pyramidal-designed tower and fog horn were completed in 1930 to mark the outer end of the breakwall. In 1931, the Muskegon South Pierhead Light fog horn, catwalk and extension were removed and the piers were shortened, leaving the pier at the length visible today.
It took a little more than a month to complete the project. According to The Daily Tribune (October 14, 1903) the lantern room was brought from Muskegon, Michigan where it had spent forty years on duty. [8] In 1913, the location was deemed unsatisfactory, and the cast iron lighthouse was moved 425 feet (130 m) to the end of the pier. [8]
Muskegon Breakwater Light: Lake Michigan: Muskegon 70 ft (21 m) 1851/1871: Active ... Muskegon Pier Light: Lake Michigan: Muskegon 50 ft (15 m) 1903: Active ...
Characterized by shallow water and sandbanks, the 75-mile (121 km) stretch of coastline between the Fort Gratiot Light and Pointe aux Barques Light is a hazard to navigation.
The first lighthouse located in Muskegon was constructed in 1851 atop a wooden tower on land. In 1871, a steel tower was constructed at the end of the breakwater and the main light was rebuilt. [4] In 1928, a new caisson was placed at the end of the south breakwater to support a new light.
Mona Lake Park features a boat launch, a covered picnic shelter, parking, lighted fishing pier, beach and sporting facilities. Mona Lake is connected to Lake Michigan by a recreational channel. The park is located nearby the I-96 and US-31 Interchange [ 5 ]
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cofferdam/timber exposed Crib pier/concrete pier. Construction: Terra Cotta//steel/brick interior; [4] gunnite exterior; aluminium lantern: Automated: 1976: Height: 121 feet (37 m) [1] Shape: Octagonal base on building; frustum of a cone. [5] [6] Markings: White orig./Red and White barber pole tower, red lantern & base: Heritage