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Celebrating National Lighthouse Day!
Portage River Lighthouse celebrates National Lighthouse Day. Book a tour with Keweenaw Boat Tours.
Susan Harbourt
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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Guiding Lights: The Remarkable Fresnel Lenses for Lighthouses
When envisioning a lighthouse, regardless of the shape and size of the structure, it is always crowned by a mesmerizing beam of light...
Susan Harbourt
Nov 4, 20235 min read
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A Guiding Light: A Timeline of the Portage River Lighthouse in Jacobsville, Michigan
A Timeline of the Portage River Lighthouse in Jacobsville, Michigan
Susan Harbourt
Aug 7, 20234 min read
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Privately Owned Lighthouses: Celebrating Heritage Beyond Museums
Historic properties, especially historic maritime properties, carry a sense of wonder and nostalgia, but not all become museums.
Susan Harbourt
Jun 15, 20233 min read
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We Spontaneously Bought a Lighthouse!
The Unexpected Adventures of one Families Journey Restoring a Lighthouse on Great Lake Superior
Portage River Lighthouse in Jacobsville
Susan Harbourt
Feb 1, 20235 min read
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