Windmill Point Light (MI)

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Windmill Point Light in 1988 - 6th trip
Windmill Point Light in 1988 - 6th trip

Detroit, Michigan

Built: 1933

This light is located at the head of the Detroit River from Lake St. Clair. The original light was built in1838 and was rebuilt in 1866, 1875 and again in 1891. The present tower is fitted with a Sixth Order Fresnel lens, the smallest size made. The light remains active today.


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