Charlevoix Pier Light From Park
Date: 02/28/2009
The first light in Charlevoix was located on the north pier. It was built in 1884 in order to guide ships to the newly improved Pine River channel. In addition to the light, a life saving station was built in 1898.
Charlevoix South Pier Light
Date: 02/28/2009
The original structure survived for 63 years, but due to terminal deterioration the decision was made to replace it in 1947. In 1948 the new steel structure was installed and the light was moved to its current location on the south pier where the lens and lantern from the old structure were transferred to the new one
Charlevoix Pier Light
Date: 02/28/2009
In 1965, because the Pine River channel is near a congested area, the Coast Guard vacated the old U.S. Life-Saving Service Station (tearing down the shingled building), and relocated to the grounds of the old Lighthouse Supply Station.
Charlevoix Light with Tree
Date: 02/28/2009
In 1989, the present steel and concrete pier replaced the old wooden pier with its concrete covering. The present piers and revetments were constructed in the 1970s and 1980's.
