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The Edward E. Hartwick Memorial Building is a 1-1/2 story rustic log structure built entirely of Michigan pine, and is one of the few remaining examples of the rustic log architecture used in the 1920s and 1930s by the Michigan State Park system. 3: M-72–Au Sable River Bridge: M-72–Au Sable River Bridge: December 9, 1999
In 1855, Charles Mears constructed a 70-foot-wide (21 m) channel from Pentwater Lake to Lake Michigan, lined with timber cribbing, [4] to accommodate his lumbering interests. [5] In 1858, he built a pier extending over 600 feet (180 m) into Lake Michigan where ships could dock. [6] Additional pier structures were built to line the channel. [6]
Lights are located on the end of each pier. The extreme outer portions of the piers are stone filled timber cribs, each 24 feet wide and 100 feet long Riprap is placed on both sides of the crib. Inland of the cribs, the remaining pier sections are constructed of wood piling spaced 13 feet apart and filled with stone.
Two lighthouses were built, one on each pier in 1875. Over the years the lights have been moved several times, including moves to and from the mainland, and to and from the south to the north pier. Lights have been torn down and rebuilt. The current tower is located on the north pier. It is constructed of cast iron, and was first listed in 1927.
The north and south piers are parallel to each other, and are 200 feet apart, The north pier is 1717 feet long and the south pier is 1953 feet long. The piers are constructed from a series of piles near the shore, and additional cribs at the end. The entire pier has a concrete superstructure. The revetments were originally of timber pile.
51 new fast-food menu items introduced in 2023. Joseph Lamour. December 15, 2023 at 6:03 PM. Fast-food restaurants are truly at the forefront of innovation, introducing new entrees, sides and ...
Tomato Spice Cake. Pumpkin, pecan, sweet potato, and apple pies might be the norm on Thanksgiving but if you're looking to switch things up a bit, consider making room for a Tomato Spice Cake, too.
Park Island Lake Orion: 1915–1955 [35] Pleasure Island Water Theme Park: Muskegon: 1981–1997 Ramona Park: Grand Rapids: 1897–1955 Riverland Amusement Park Sterling Heights: 1935–2003 It was a private park. [36] Silver Beach Amusement Park: St. Joseph: 1891–1971 Six Flags AutoWorld: Flint: 1984–1994 [37] Tashmoo Park: Algonac: 1897 ...