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Isle Royale Light Station

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Reservation T64N, R35 & 36W. Mich. Miredian

01/01/1874

3.5 acres

None

Dark red had sand stone

about 50 feet

None

2 landing, 1 at westerly end of island and 1 in front of dwelling.

None

By boat only

Port Arthur, Can. 75 miles; Duluth, Minn. about 175 miles

Keweena Point-Portage Lake ship Canal, 50 miles

Booth Line steamers will stop in front of station to deliver mail & pick up passengers.

Launch from Tobins Harbor or Washington Harbor- each about 26 miles, or tug from Port Authur, Can.

Tower

1875

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