Year first lit 1858 Original lens Fifth Order Fresnel Opened 1858 Phone +1 219-872-6133 | Height 40 ft (12 m) tower ARLHS number USA-913 Area 4,047 m² Added to NRHP 5 November 1974 | |
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Focal height Focal plane - 60 feet (18 m) Address 1 Washington St, Michigan City, IN 46360, USA Hours Open today · 1–4PMThursday1–4PMFriday1–4PMSaturday1–4PMSunday1–4PMMondayClosedTuesday1–4PMWednesday1–4PMSuggest an edit Similar John H Barker Mansion, Michigan City East Light, Washington Park Zoo, Washington Park Beach, Blue Chip Casino - Hotel and Profiles | ||
Old michigan city lighthouse
The Old Michigan City lighthouse is located in the harbor of Michigan City, Indiana.
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Built in 1858 at a cost of $8,000, this lighthouse, replaced an 1837 brick & stone light built at water's edge. It was the second light at the site, and the predecessor to the Michigan City East Light, to which the lantern, lens and light were moved in 1904; it being the new light at the end of the newly extended pier.
It was remodeled in 1904. Seven Lighthouse keepers and fourteen assistant keepers served here from 1837-1940.
A fourth order Fresnel lens is on display.
It is one of a dozen past or present lighthouses in Indiana.
Getting there
From I-94, take Highway 35 into Michigan City. Where Highway 35 intersects Highway 12, turn left on Highway 12 then right on Pine Street (which becomes Franklin Street after two blocks). After two blocks, which will lead you over a bridge to Lakeshore Drive where you will see the lighthouse to your left. The lighthouse is located in Washington Park. It is open every day except Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m., except in winter.