Old Mackinac Point Light

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Old Mackinaw Point Light in 1994
Old Mackinaw Point Light in 1994

Mackinaw City, Michigan

Built: 1892

Decommissioned: 1957

Once marking the Straits of Mackinac (the passage between Lakes Huron and Michigan), this light was taken out of service when the lights of the newly completed Mackinac Bridge made it unnecessary. The structure now serves as a maritime museum.


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