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ter delta once rear light is also in need of major
known as the Ven- f ounda tion w or k.
ice of America.
If this maritime heritage on Lake St.
The front light Clair is to be saved, restoration efforts
began to lean in must continue. Save Our South Chan-
1875 and was dis- nel Lights is an all volunteer, non
mantled and re- profit organization, that was formed
built on the same to accomplish this. The lights have
stone and timber been placed on the National Register
T he affordable crib that it had of Historic Places. With your help, we
m a r i ne s l e e pi ng been built on will pursue our efforts to preserve
originally. It re- these remarkable pieces of Lake St.
s olution mained but is Clair history. Please visit their
again leaning and we bs ite at
Enjoy the benefits
of a cushy, one-
piece quilted sleep-
ing surface at a in very bad condi- www.soschannellights.org.
fraction of the cost tion from erosion
of an expensive of the base. In What's In A Name ?
marine mattress. 1990, the “Save
Hard cushions and The Save our South Channel Lights
uncomfortable open our South Channel is pleased to offer a unique, once-in-a-
Is your ladder too short? crevices are a thing Lights” organiza- lifetime opportunity for you to leave
If you’re looking for an easier of the past with the tion placed a steel your mark on history. We have 41
“Tufted Topper”. cell around the steps leading to the top of the rear
and safer way up your It easily folds and light and you can purchase a brass
name plate that will be attached to one
boarding ladder, “Extend doesn't take up a base, reinforced of the steps for $800.00. This plate
Your Step” is your solution. lot of space. and filled it with can list your family name, the name
limestone for tem- of your company, or the name of a
Visit our website for more information on the porary support loved one no longer with you - it is up
“Extend Your Step” & the ‘Tufted Topper’, as well as to until a permanent to you.
seawall could be
see our full line of marine electronics & supplies. built. In the fall of
One stop shopping for all your boating needs.

1996, a permanent seawall was

Lake St. Clair has two completed around the front light
lighthouse structures built i s l a n d .
before Abraham Lincoln
was President of the United The rear light was built on
the same type of crib and
States. They still stand today just has weathered the ele-
off the southeastern tip of Harsens ments over the years.
Island. Construction of the Old South There was a large keeper's
Channel Range Lights started in house on the island sur-
1855 and finished in 1859. These rounding the light that was
lights guided ships into the fresh wa- taken down in the early

1895

1930s. Van- To take advantage of this limited time
dalism has offer please go to our website and
played a part click on “What’s in a Name.” Once
in the overall we receive your order we will send
de ter ior at ion you confirmation and when the lights
and, com- are ready for viewing you will be no-
bined with tified and can tour the light and check
age and the out your stamp on history.
1895 elements, the

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