Grassy Island North Channel Range Lights
Detroit, MI. Detroit River

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Grassy Island North Channel Front Range Light c.1904

GRASSY ISLAND NORTH CHANNEL RANGE LIGHTS

The front light is in 3 1/2 feet of water, near the northerly end of the flats lying to the northward and westward of Grassy Island, Michigan.  The rear light is in 5 1/2 feet of water, 2,000 feet S. 27* 20'W in rear of front light.

State: MICHIGAN
Location: Detroit River                                                                            Nearest City: Detroit
County:
U.S.C.G. District: 9th

Year Station Established: 1897 (Both lights)

Existing Historic Tower:

• Year Light First Lit: 1897
• Is the Light Operational? No
• Date Deactivated: N/A
• Automated:
• Foundation Materials:
• Construction Materials: Wood
• Markings/Patterns: Yellowish drab
• Shape: Square, enclosed pyramidal wooden tower.
• Relationship to Other Structures: Integral
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• Has tower been moved?

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Modern Tower?

Existing Sound Signal Building?

Existing Keepers Quarters?

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Open to the Public?

Non-NPS Web Site: NO

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Grassy Island North Channel Rear Range Light c. 1904