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Old Waterville Bridge
Nature is slowly taking over an old bridge over the Maumee River. As the bridge collapses and cracks, trees and plants are slowly taking over it. Waterville, OH
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Old Waterville Bridge
Nature is slowly taking over an old bridge over the Maumee River. As the bridge collapses and cracks, trees and plants are slowly taking over it. Waterville, OH
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Old Waterville Bridge
Nature is slowly taking over an old bridge over the Maumee River. As the bridge collapses and cracks, trees and plants are slowly taking over it. Waterville, OH
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Marblehead Lighthouse
The Marblehead Lighthouse is the oldest Great Lakes Lighthouse in continuous operation. The lighthouse dates back to 1821 and was built at a cost of a little over $7000. Banajah Wolcott was Marblehead's first keeper. When he died in 1832, his wife Rachel took over the duties, making her the first female lighthouse keeper on the Great Lakers. Marblehead, OH
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Marblehead Lighthouse
The Marblehead Lighthouse is the oldest Great Lakes Lighthouse in continuous operation. The lighthouse dates back to 1821 and was built at a cost of a little over $7000. Banajah Wolcott was Marblehead's first keeper. When he died in 1832, his wife Rachel took over the duties, making her the first female lighthouse keeper on the Great Lakers. Marblehead, OH
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Marblehead Keeper's House
The keepers house at Marblehead was constructed in 1880. This is the second house on this property. The original one was built in 1825 and is now located a few miles down the road. Marblehead, OH
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Marblehead Keeper's House
The keepers house at Marblehead was constructed in 1880. This is the second house on this property. The original one was built in 1825 and is now located a few miles down the road. Marblehead, OH
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Huron Harbor Light
This metal tower with a beacon dates back to 1936. Before the light was automated in 1972, the lightkeeper operated it remotely from a brickhouse on the shore. For those that have seen the Wisconsin Lighthouses, this tower should be familiar as it consists of the same design as the one in Port Washington. Huron, OH
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Huron Harbor Light
This metal tower with a beacon dates back to 1936. The tower originally had a lantern room but it was removed in 1972 to make way for the current beacon. For those that have seen the Wisconsin Lighthouses, this tower should be familiar as it consists of the same design as the one in Port Washington. Huron, OH
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Huron Harbor Light
This metal tower with a beacon dates back to 1936. Before the light was automated in 1972, the lightkeeper operated it remotely from a brickhouse on the shore. For those that have seen the Wisconsin Lighthouses, this tower should be familiar as it consists of the same design as the one in Port Washington. Huron, OH
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This metal tower with a beacon dates back to 1936. Before the light was automated in 1972, the lightkeeper operated it remotely from a brickhouse on the shore. For those that have seen the Wisconsin Lighthouses, this tower should be familiar as it consists of the same design as the one in Port Washington. Huron, OH
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Grosse Point Winter Scene
The sky behing Grosse Point Lighthouse still glows purple with the early morning light. Evanston, IL
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No Lifeguard on Duty
A lifeguard chair sits empty on the shores of Lake Michigan on a cold winter morning. Evanston, IL
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Fence and Lighthouse
An old fence is bent out of shape by the wind and snow. On the distance, Grosse Point Lighthouse rises behind the sand dune. Evanston, IL
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Vermilion Lighthouse
Replica of the original Vermilion Lighthouse (built in 1991). The original lighthouse had been moved to Buffalo N.Y. and later to Lake Ontario at the entrance of the Saint Lawrence Seaway (currently named the East Charity Shoal Lighthouse). Vermilion, OH
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Lighthouse Beach Morning
With the trees still bare in early spring, warm morning light can shine on the Grosse Point Lightstation buildings as well as the Evanston Art Center. Evanston, IL
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Grosse Point in Spring
Early spring morning view of Grosse Point Lightstation from the shore of Lake Michigan. Evanston, IL
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Grosse Point Tower
The Grosse Point Tower above the tree line near the shore of Lake Michigan. Evanston, IL
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Lighthouse Beach Winter
Lighthouse Beach winter scene. Evanston, IL
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Above the Horizon
The sun peeks over the horizon on a calm autumn day. Evanston, IL
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Long Time Gone
The sun rises over Lake Michigan highlighting the details of the remnants of an old pier. Evanston, IL
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Long Time Gone
The sun rises over Lake Michigan highlighting the details of the remnants of an old pier. Evanston, IL
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Sunrise Waters
Morning light along the shore of Lake Michigan. Evanston, IL
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Lighthouse Beach Morning
Storm clouds light up as the sun slides behind the clouds. Evanston, IL
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old Pier and Dusk
Dusk falls over the remains of an old pier in Evanston, IL
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old Pier and Dusk
Dusk falls over the remains of an old pier in Evanston, IL
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old Pier and Dusk
Dusk falls over the remains of an old pier in Evanston, IL
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old Pier and Dusk
Dusk falls over the remains of an old pier in Evanston, IL
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August Moonrise
The moon rises over Lake Michigan on calm August evening. Evanston, IL
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August Moonrise
The moon rises over Lake Michigan on calm August evening. Evanston, IL
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August Moonrise
The remains of an old pier dot the shores of Lighthouse Beach in Evanston. Evanston, IL
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August Moonrise
The remains of an old pier dot the shores of Lighthouse Beach in Evanston. Evanston, IL
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Sunrise Waters
Waves break against the remains of an old pier in Lighthouse Beach. Evanston, IL
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South Haven Light Summer
A crowd gathers around the South Haven pierhead light on a warm overcast day. South Haven, MI
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Breakwater
Small waves break against the rocks on the shores of Cana Island. Baileys Harbor, WI
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Breakwater
Small waves break against the rocks on the shores of Cana Island. Baileys Harbor, WI
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Breakwater
Small waves break against the rocks on the shores of Cana Island. Baileys Harbor, WI
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Lined Up
A storm moves over the range lights at Baileys Harbor. Baileys Harbor, WI
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Low water levels have exposed the rock formations on the shores of Baileys Harbor. On the distance, the Old Baileys Harbor lighthouse watches over the entrance of the bay. Baileys Harbor, WI
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Pilot Island Fog-signal Building
The roofless fog-signal building on Pilot Island remains standing awaiting restoration. This building dates back to 1904. Door County, WI
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Pilot Island Lighthouse
View of the Pilot Island Lighthouse from Death's Door. Door County, WI
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Pilot Island Lighthouse
View of the Pilot Island Lighthouse and fog-signal building from Death's Door. Door County, WI
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Guiding Lights
A sky full of stars can be seen on Cana Island on a clear night. Baileys Harbor, WI
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Kenosha Southport Lighthouse
The Southport Lighthouse has been beautifully restored and is once again open to the public. Kenosha, WI
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Kenosha Pierhead Light
A stormy day ends with a beautiful sky over Lake Michigan, a perfect backdrop for the pierhead light. Kenosha, WI
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Waves and Kenosha Pier
Waves created by high winds pound the pier in Kenosha, WI
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Death at Pilot Island
Pilot Island was once lush but once the cormorants took over, most of the vegetation died. Door County, WI
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Pilot Island
View of Pilot Island from Death's Door Passage. Door County, WI
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