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Happy National Lighthouse Day from the Portage River Light in Jacobsville, Michigan!
Portage River Lighthouse and Keepers Cottage in Jacobsville, Michigan From our perch here on the Keweenaw Peninsula, where Lake Superior...
Susan Harbourt
Aug 73 min read
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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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