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Grosse Isle South Channel Front Range Light Station

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Purchased

07/01/1890

20.66 acres. Area above water about 1493' + 50' + 32' = 49376 sq. ft = 1.13 acres.

marshy muck soil

24'

none

At boathouse 30' WSW from tower.

By boat from Wyandotte, MI. 1 1/4 miles.

About 1 1/4 miles to Wyandotte, MI.

1 1/4 miles to Wyandotte, MI.

To Wyandotte by MCRR or LS & MS RR or by electric RR

By row boat from Wyandotte, MI.

tower

one

1891 - completed April 14, 1895

Dwelling & out buildings moved from Marnajude Isl. Jan., 1903

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