Premises

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Inclosures to premises / type of fence:

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Grand Traverse Bay Light Station - 1909

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Reservation, Frac. Sec 6. Tp32, N. R10W.

06/30/1851

58.75

2 sides of premises adjoining L-H enclosed by fence, about 2 1/3 acres, whole reservation enclosed on 2 sides

Gravel & loam

200'

Picket & close board fences around light-house & fog signal building. Wire fencing around reservation area.

Wood crib boat landing.

Sand & gravel road, part of beach 428-0 from light tower to wharf.

By public road from town of Northport, MI., or by water from same town.

9 miles to nearest steam boat landing.

9 miles

by public road

By good wagon road from Northport, 9 miles or by small boat. Boat landing difficult.

Tower from roof of Keeper's dwelling

one

1852

1858. Keepers dwelling converted into double quarters 1900.

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