33003. Harris, Patricia Gruse. New Buffalo, MI Lighthouse 1839 – 1859. Michigan City. 1992.
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33003. Harris, Patricia Gruse. New Buffalo, MI Lighthouse 1839 – 1859. Michigan City. 1992.
- Harris, Patricia Gruse. New Buffalo, MI Lighthouse 1839 – 1859. Michigan City. 1992. 1st. 30p. Soft wraps. New Buffalo is twelve miles to the northward and eastward of Michigan city, and may also be considered as in the bend of Lake Michigan. The Galien River, at the mouth of which New Buffalo is situated, is a fine, large stream, and is capable of being formed into a fine harbor. A tower was erected in 1839-1840 at a cost of $5,000 with a sixth order light, which was changed to fifth order light in 1857. But the light was not lighted after the close of navigation 1858 and was officially discontinued on August 1, 1859. During the summer of 1859 all the movable articles were removed by the Lighthouse Board. The bricks and the metal work were sold at public auction in August 1861. The keeper’s dwelling was sold at public auction in April 1862. The tower was 23 feet 8 inches high from base to deck, 10 feet 11 inches in diameter at the base, with walls 3 feet 2 inches thick. Today all reminants are gone and one is hard-pressed to fing “lighthouse hill”. This work brings the little-known light back to life. (M). $8.95.