A Foggy Day in Franfort

by Lydia Holly

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A Foggy Day in Franfort

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Lydia Holly

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This photo opportunity presented itself in Frankfort, Michigan. Frankfort is on Lake Michigan. The beautiful beaches, lighthouse and spectacular sunsets make it a favorite of visitors and locals alike. Victorian homes provide a beautifully picturesque setting, and shoppers find unique items crafted by local artisans in Frankfort's quaint town that is filled with specialty shops and galleries.

According to Wikipedia "The harbor at Frankfort was first dredged in 1859.[3] A series of improvements were begun in 1867, with piers completed in 1873. The original Frankfort North Breakwater lighthouse, an enclosed timber-framed pyramid beacon, was built in 1873 at the end of this long wooden pier with an elevated catwalk which led to the shore; the light was first lit on October 15, 1873. A fog signal was added in 1893.

In 1912, a new new square steel pyramidal tower was constructed on the North Pier.[3] The light was electrified in 1919. In the 1920s, construction began on a pair of concrete breakwaters at the harbor entrance. Construction was complete by the early 1930s. With the earlier piers now rendered obsolete, plans were made to shorten them. In 1932,[4] the 1912 lighthouse was removed from the north pier and relocated at the head of the north breakwater. The original pyramid style lighthouse was increased in size by placing it on top of a new two-story addition.

In 2010, the US Coast Guard excessed the lighthouse, and in 2011 ownership was transferred to the city of Frankfort. "

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July 11th, 2014

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