Sunset on Lake Michigan Pier
by Michael Rucker
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$500
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Title
Sunset on Lake Michigan Pier
Artist
Michael Rucker
Medium
Photograph - Photo / Digital
Description
Lake Michigan Pier Light was built in 1832 and stood in the mainland, 14 years later the lighthouse was put into operation. In 1886 a new pier and lighthouse was built with a Fresnel Lens, in 1905 a Fourth Order Fresnel Lens was installed and in 1907 the Pier was extended and steel outer light was added which was lit by a Fifth Order Fresnel Lens.
Both Pier Lights,Which are one of the few remaining pier range light systems on the Great lakes are still operational. The outer Light rests on a steel structure about 30 ft tall. the inner light is contained in a larger building. The two-story steel-sided structure has a Red hip roof. An octagonal Tower rises an additional two stories above the house and is topped by black iron parapet and walkway. A Catwalk extends over 300 yards from shore to the second story of the lighthouse. Catwalks were built so that Lighthouse keepers could access the lights when sea was rough and the waves were crashing over the pier making it too slippery to walk on. The walkway continues on to the outer Light.
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December 27th, 2020
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Comments (3)
Hanne Lore Koehler 25 Days Ago
Fantastic sunset capture of this magnificent Lake Michigan pier, Michael! L/F/X
Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This beautiful image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Shadow Silhouettes and Reflections Outdoors” Group Home Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2021 April: Stunning Group Featured Images and Thank-you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. You are also welcome to share your featured image on our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/247552766180931/ Thank you for your participation in the group! (April 28, 2021)