The harbor at Frankfort was first dredged in 1859.[3] A series of improvements were begun in 1867, with piers completed in 1873. The original Frankfort North Breakwater lighthouse, an enclosed timber-framed pyramid beacon, was built in 1873 at the end of this long wooden pier with an elevated catwalk which led to the shore; the light was first lit on October 15, 1873. A fog signal was added in 1893.
In 1912, a new square steel pyramidal tower was constructed on the North Pier.[3] The light was electrified in 1919. In the 1920s, construction began on a pair of concrete breakwaters at the harbor entrance. Construction was complete by the early 1930s. With the earlier piers now rendered obsolete, plans were made to shorten them. In 1932,[4] the 1912 lighthouse was removed from the north pier and relocated at the head of the north breakwater. The original pyramid style lighthouse was increased in size by placing it on top of a new two-story addition.
Pure Michigan Winter Wonder Land 4K Little Sable Point Lighthouse Drone Footage the day after the Polar Vortex
About 30 miles south of Big Sable Point Lighthouse brings you to the other “point,” located in the Silver Lake State Park at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Little Sable Point Lighthouse is a 107′ brick structure, constructed in 1874. Along with Big Sable Point Lighthouse, this structure is one of the tallest in the state of Michigan at over 100 feet and 130 steps to climb the tower.
Lighthouse Accessibility — New to the park is a ten foot wide paved pathway that leads from the parking lot to the lighthouse. This now allows those with physical disabilities and those in wheelchairs to access the base of the lighthouse.
Little Sable Point Lighthouse Tour Hours
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The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association maintains the lighthouse, and it is open for tours daily from 10am-5pm May 26 through September 24, 2018.
There is a $5 donation fee to climb the lighthouse tower; $2 for children 12 & under.
Due to weather conditions and staffing, it may be wise to call ahead at (231) 845-7417, or visit www.splka.org for more information.
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