Tawas Point Lighthouse

Lighthouse short history: In 1850, Congress appropriated $5,000 for the construction of a lighthouse. In 1852, construction started, and the lighthouse was commissioned in 1853. After the lighthouse was built, many problems were encountered. Shifting sands caused the point to be extended by nearly a mile. The lighthouse was so far inland that mariners were unable to see the lighthouse's light.It was originally known as Ottawa Point. The name was officially changed to Tawas Point in 1902. The point is a substantial hazard to navigation. Additionally, because it is tucked behind the point, Tawas Bay is an ideal shelter from storms, wind and waves out of the north and northeast. The point juts out into Lake Huron, and has been getting much larger over time. The tower is 70 feet tall including the base, with a diameter at base of 16 feet and a diameter at parapet of 9 feet 6 inches. It is constructed of a brick outer wall of 24 inches, and an inner wall of 8 inches thick. There is an air space between walls of 24 inches. The light can be seen for 16 miles, and has a lens focal plane 70 feet above Lake Huron's average water level. The Keeper's House is 43 feet long and 26 feet wide.

Printed on canvas and stretched. Finished size of 16" x 24", and signed. It is also available as a 12" x 18" printed on heavy watercolor paper or as an A2 size (4.25" x 5.5") notecard.