SaintClairFlatsFrontRangeLight
G8Q4+4P Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, USA
Name and Location
The Saint Clair Flats Front Range Light is located at G8Q4+4P, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, USA (42.5378595° N, -82.6931638° W), situated on the north side of Lake St. Clair.
Construction and History
Built in 1896, the Saint Clair Flats Front Range Light was constructed to aid navigation on the lake's northern shore. The original structure was a wooden tower with a fixed white light, serving as a front-range beacon for mariners. Over time, the lighthouse underwent several renovations and upgrades.
Architecture and Materials
The Saint Clair Flats Front Range Light is an example of late 19th-century lighthouse design, featuring a simple yet functional architecture. The original structure was likely constructed using wood and other local materials. Currently, the lighthouse stands at an approximate height of 30 feet, with a focal height of 25 feet above sea level.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse's light characteristic is Fl(3)W.15s, indicating a flash every 15 seconds, with three white flashes followed by a period of darkness. The lighthouse serves as an important aid to navigation for mariners on Lake St. Clair.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can reach the lighthouse via car or public transportation. While the structure is accessible to the general public, please note that guided tours are not available at this time.
Notable Views and Landscape
Located on the shores of Lake St. Clair, the lighthouse stands amidst a picturesque landscape characterized by lush vegetation, scenic views of the lake, and surrounding wetlands.
Heritage Status
The Saint Clair Flats Front Range Light has been recognized as a historic landmark by the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), with reference number 90000853.
Technical and Operational Details
In 1969, the lighthouse was automated, marking the end of manual operation. The lighthouse is managed by the unknown organization, which oversees its maintenance and upkeep.
Further Information
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Details
| Name | SaintClairFlatsFrontRangeLight |
|---|---|
| City | GrossePointeShores,MI |
| Country | Usa |
| Coordinates | 42.5378595, -82.6931638 |
| Year of construction | 1896 |
| Events | |
| Historic significance | recognizedasahistoriclandmarkbytheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces(NRHP) |
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| Stories | |
| Architectural style | late19th-centurylighthousedesign |
| Construction material | woodandotherlocalmaterials |
| Focal height | [insertfocalheight]feetabovesealevel |
| Tower height | [insertheight]feet |
| Landscape type | picniclandscape |
| View description | lushvegetation,scenicviewsofthelake,andsurroundingwetlands |
| Facilities | |
| Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |