Michigan City East Pier & BW Lights

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Michigan City East Pier & BW Lights in 1988 - 3rd trip
Michigan City East Pier & BW Lights in 1988 - 3rd trip

Michigan City, Indiana

Built: 1904, 1911

The East Pier light was constructed to take the place of the older Michigan City Light on�shore. Legend has it that during the 1920s Al Capone would frequently drive by in his speedboat on his way to his house in Long Beach, going by water to avoid being ambushed by rivals.


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