Old Michigan City Lighthouse Limited Edition Print

Giclee print on fine art paper Signed Limited Edition of 500 prints Print dimension: 13" x 19"   In 1835, Isaac C. Elston, the founder of Michigan City, deeded a tract of land on Lake Michigan’s shore to the U.S. Government, with the intention that it be used to site a new lighthouse.The city’s first light, a rudimentary lantern, hung from a tall pole, located 100 feet from the present Lighthouse.In 1837 work started on a permanent lighthouse. The building was by accounts a charming whitewashed house with a tower and lantern located on the roof.With a significant increase of shipping over the years it became apparent that a much brighter light was needed, so in 1858 construction started on the lighthouse that stands today. Lighting the tower was a whale oil lantern located inside a 5th Order Fresnel Lens. The light from the new tower, on a fine night, could be seen for 15 miles.In 1861, Harriet Colfax became the keeper of the light and held the post for 43 years, when she was with grea