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Looking at the Marquette Lighthouse during a sunrise.

Early morning hours at the lighthouse in Marquette, Michigan

The Marquette Lighthouse, one of the oldest structures on Lake Superior, was first built in 1853 to guide ships into Marquette’s harbor, which was rapidly becoming a crucial shipping hub for the region's booming iron ore industry. The original lighthouse was a modest structure, but by 1866, it was replaced with the more durable and recognizable red brick building that still stands today. Its light, perched on a bluff overlooking Lake Superior, helped navigate ships through the often treacherous waters, where strong winds and storms posed constant threats to vessels transporting iron ore and other goods. The lighthouse’s strategic location was essential in supporting the growth of Marquette as a key Great Lakes port.Throughout its operational years, the Marquette Lighthouse was regularly upgraded with new technology, including a Fresnel lens that allowed the light to be visible from greater distances. It remained an active aid to navigation until the U.S. Coast Guard automated it in the 1970s. In 1980, the lighthouse was decommissioned, and responsibility for its preservation was eventually transferred to the Marquette Maritime Museum. Today, visitors can tour the historic lighthouse and learn about its vital role in Marquette's maritime heritage, while enjoying panoramic views of Lake Superior from one of the most iconic landmarks in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

A lighthouse in the setting sun along the shores of Lake Huron. Shot through water droplets with a Canon 5D Mark IV.

Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Eagle Harbor Lighthouse. Remote outpost at the Northern tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Lake Superior, amid windy autumn dawn.

Dark moody, energetic storm cloud system illuminated by last light of day.

Ludington SP - Storm Clouds at Big Sable Lighthouse

Coastal range mountains by the city of Vancouver British Columbia

Snowy sunrise looking over Lake Superior at the Marquette Lighthouse

Coast Guard Lower Harbor Lighthouse in Marquette, Michigan, USA

A lighthouse and a sandy beach along Lake Superior.

A small wooden church on the shore of the White Sea on a cloudy day

Cloudy day sunset at Canal Park, Duluth, Minnesota

Lightning and storm clouds, Meadow Lake Provincial Park, Saskatchewan.

Waves crash against a lighthouse in the setting sun along the shores of Lake Huron. Shot through water droplets with a Canon 5D Mark IV.

Storm clouds passing after a thundershower

Sunset with dynamic clouds in late autumn, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada

Pink, red, and purple sunset clouds stretch across the sky, blending into soft blue tones above the calm sea. A distant coastline appears on the right side.

A large cloud with a small light in the middle of it. The sky is orange and the clouds are white

Sun is setting over by Marmara sea - Istanbul / Turkey.

Beautiful sunset with pink and orange color clouds at Canal Park, Duluth, Minnesota

This is a beautiful sunset!

Buoy at sunset off of the Victoria harbor on Vancouver Island

sunset on the two harbors lighthouse

Beautiful Lake Superior

Fire and lightning from near thunderstorm

Buffalo Main Lighthouse. This 60-foot tall, octagonal limestone structure is the oldest still standing in its original location in the city of Buffalo. Buffalo is a city in the U.S. state of New York. Buffalo is known for its close proximity to Niagara Falls, good museums and cultural attractions

Colorful clouds on dramatic sunset sky.

Michigan Lighthouses

Panoramic photos on nature and landscape

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