In 1873, a wood and stone north pier was built at Charlevoix to protect the newly expanded Pine River from breaking waves & excess silt build-up. A light was added the pier's end in 1885. The wooden 'box' shaped structure was built upon an open timber frame, and painted bright red to also function as a daymark. In the early 1900's, a 2nd parallel pier was built on the south side of the river mouth.
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In 1911, the north pier light was moved to the end of the new south pier, while a taller 60 foot skeletal light was being constructed on the north pier with a more powerful beacon. The south pier light was then replaced in 1948 with the structure standing today. The new light was built out of a steel skeletal frame, with the top 2/3's enclosed in steel plates. The automated light is solar powered.
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