The DNR performs a periodic review of state land identifying “parcels to be disposed of by exchange, sale or transfer to alternate units of government or conservation organizations.” An acquirer needs to maintain public access, use the property for outdoor recreation, and respect any deed restrictions. This year’s review landed the Lighthouse property on the […]
The seasonal wrap is tentatively planned for this coming week end, with a plan to head out Saturday, returning Monday. As with all trips, weather will be a determining factor. We’ll try to provide an update if things change, but otherwise Sunday will be the last day buildings are open for visiting boaters. The grounds […]
Today’s update includes before and after pictures trimming out the 1867 LH front door. Before and after photos. Transitioning from the square outer tower to the circular tower interior. Ben assessing in the “before” image with the second photo showing how they filled out the void between masonry and door frame. The lighthouse screen […]
Ben & Jim, from South Bend, IN planned to head out this morning for a weeklong stay at the station. One of their projects will be to install windows that had been restored over the winter. The 3-light sash belong to the 1867 Lighthouse basement, among the final sash to be restored on the building. […]
Thanks to member/researcher Ryan Krusell for finding images in the National Archives – Washington D.C. and providing thumbnails of some of the more pertinent images. The images include previously unknown drawings of the 1910 Assistant Keeper’s, new details on the Fog Signal and a copy of the finding aids for additional drawings. The […]
Bear left this morning around 9 with a new team of volunteers and returned to Leland around 2. Pete, Naomi, Pam and Milan plan to be “on island” through Saturday. Returning team
Langs were picked up this afternoon and dropped off in Leland. The station is closed up for the season and all closeup procedures followed. All equipment, wagons and solar panel stowed inside, batteries, trash and gas cans off etc. Buildings locked. Additional projects included painting floor of summer kitchen, cleaning hillside and repairing water pump.
The buildings are now closed up for the season. Grounds remain open to the public during daylight hours. Thanks to all for a good season.
From Linda Possler: “As FILA Secretary, the Executive Committee has charged me with posting a “call for restoration and improvement project ideas for the light station” for Summer 2023 to interested parties. We will be reviewing project ideas at our September 12th Board meeting. Please respond to southfoxisland@gmail.com by September 7th with your project ideas; no […]
Joel, Cathy, Pete, Linda and Will accompanied captain Jimmy for an afternoon trip to the island via Bear, Manitou Transit’s new landing craft. Linda writes: “Quite a trip out to the island yesterday! The good news is that all the buildings look great–we got a bunch of lawns mowed….did a quick survey of the buildings. […]