Access :
Car, On Hwy. 42 in Algoma, Wisconsin, take Clark St.
east 3 blocks to Lake St. Take Lake St, South to the South entrance
of the parking area.
Algoma
Harbor in December, 1936.
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image to enlarge
History
of the Light :
This light was first constructed in
1893. The light was completely reconstructed in 1908 as a conical tower.
The new tower stands 26 feet from the base to the top of the ventilator
ball. The base is 8 feet in diameter narrowing to 7 feet in diameter at
the top. The tower is sheathed with 5/16 inch steel plate. A 10-sided
lantern housing with a Fresnel lens and round watch room stands atop the
tower. In 1932 the entire tower was raised to 42 feet by placing a 12
feet diameter base under the light. The lens has since been replaced
with a modern plastic lens. In 1973, the lighthouse was automated. It is
still an active aid to navigation.
Photographer:
Marcia Adamski
Photo
courtesy of: U.S. Coast Guard
The
original Lighthouse constructed in 1893.
Photo
courtesy of: U.S. Coast Guard
The
replacing lighthouse with it's 1932 height addition.
Built :
1893,1908,1932
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