At the edge of Manistique’s harbor, a compact steel tower stands as a reminder of the city’s once thriving maritime past. Officials built the Manistique East Breakwater Light during a period when the harbor bustled with activity, serving as a gateway for timber, pig iron, and other cargo moving across Lake Michigan A Harbor in Need of Protection During the late nineteenth century, timber crib piers protected Manistique’s harbor. These early structures, constructed in the 1870s, provided limited shelter from storms that could quickly turn dangerous. As shipping increased, local leaders recognized the need for stronger harbor defenses. By 1910,… Read More »
