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History
of the Light :
Another one of
the four
Great Lakes towers constructed from the same plans. The
Wind Point Light is another of the "Tall
Five"
Great Lakes towers all constructed from the same plans with the
classic "Poe" style
and is
similar
to the Grosse Point Tower.
The
light was first lit in 1880 using a Third Order Fresnel lens. It
is constructed of brick on a stone foundation. The light tower
is white with a green lantern and foundation. It was automated
in 1964 and still operates as an active aid to navigation.
The Keepers quarters are sometimes use for
town meetings, and a care taker resides here now. The site is open to
the public.
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Built
: 1880
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