29163. James, Barry C. Lighting the Way – A History of the Copper Harbor Lighthouse. Copper Harbor. 2000
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29163. James, Barry C. Lighting the Way – A History of the Copper Harbor Lighthouse. Copper Harbor. 2000
29163. James, Barry C. Lighting the Way – A History of the Copper Harbor Lighthouse. Copper Harbor. 2000. 128p. Soft wraps. Action providing improved navigational aids at Copper Harbor followed closely upon the Keweenaw copper rush. The shipwreck of the John Jacob Astor in 1844 and rapidly expanding Lake Superior shipping traffic influenced President Polk and Congress to authorize construction of the Copper Harbor Lighthouse in 1847. For $4,800, Charles Rude built the original 65-foot-tall split stone, whitewashed tower on Hays Point between 1848-1849 about of the steel tower. A new lighthouse was built in 1866, incorporating the light towers and keeper’s dwelling in the same building. The present 62-foot steel tower was erected in 1933, with the light being converted to electricity in 1937. Detailed history includes all aspects of the operation of the station with a great deal on the work and life of the keepers there. Well illustrated with vintage photos. (M). 16.95.