Crib Lighthouse c.1884 Cheboygan Michigan Unedited
The original location of the Cheboygan Crib Light was 2,300 feet beyond the end of the breakwater on the West edge of the channel. It was moved back ashore in 1...
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The original location of the Cheboygan Crib Light was 2,300 feet beyond the end of the breakwater on the West edge of the channel. It was moved back ashore in 1984 after it toppled into the channel and made a park centerpiece.
HISTORY: In 1871, a project was adopted to improve the harbor at Cheboygan by dredging the river to a width of 200 feet and a depth of not less than fourteen feet. By the end of June 1883, the portion of the river between the steamboat landing and the railroad dock had been dredged to the prescribed width and depth. To help mariners locate the entrance to the river, a light was established in 1884 atop a forty-foot-square, offshore crib in line with the western bank of the river.
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HISTORY: In 1871, a project was adopted to improve the harbor at Cheboygan by dredging the river to a width of 200 feet and a depth of not less than fourteen feet. By the end of June 1883, the portion of the river between the steamboat landing and the railroad dock had been dredged to the prescribed width and depth. To help mariners locate the entrance to the river, a light was established in 1884 atop a forty-foot-square, offshore crib in line with the western bank of the river.
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Cookie1
November 10, 2014
Great photo and love that it is not edited. This lighthouse is now an icon for the City and is on almost all the cities publications.
1Ernesto
November 10, 2014
Thank you for the un-edited comment. I liked this POV as the tree helped frame the composition and it also made up for the abscence of clouds to bring depth to the overall scene.
1Ernesto
November 10, 2014
Thanks! This was a fun spot to try many angles and as anyone knows who has tried to make lighthouse compositions it is very challlengintg and thus when successful soo very rewarding.
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1Ernesto
November 11, 2014
Thank You! It was fun to be so close to one and I loved the window and door trim on this one.
1Ernesto
November 12, 2014
Thank you for reminding me of the contest - I just added it. Thanks for the "Superior Skill" peer recognition it means a lot to me coming from you : ~))
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joycelifsey
March 15, 2015
I too have a picture of the Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse. We keep our boat in Cheboygan. Beautiful area. Great shot.
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