Report for Monroe Light Station (Michigan) - 1885
| General |
| District: | 10th |
| Inspector: | Captain Chas. E. L. B. Davis, Eng'r 10th LH dist. |
| Location: | On crib at outer end of N Pier of entrance to ship canal leading into River Raisin, MI., 1.5 miles above its mouth |
| Date of Report: | 04/12/1885 |
| Latitude: | 41° 53' 28" |
| Longitude: | 83° 19' 53" |
| Premises |
| Site: | |
| Date of Reservation: | |
| Date of Deed: | |
| Date of Permission: | |
| Date of Lease: | |
| Area of the Entire Site: | On top of pier, 46' x 80' |
| Area Inclosed: | |
| Character of Soil: | |
| Distance of tower from Nearest High-Water Mark: | 10' |
| Inclosures to Premises / Type of Fence: | Piles driven in close contact with each other, projecting 5' above pier on all sides with exception of 25' which is inclosed by picket fence. |
| Wharf or Landing on Premises: | |
| Road to Land or Wharf Chararacter of and Distance: | |
| Means to Reach Light Station: | By cars to Monroe, MI., thence by row boat 3 miles distance; or by Lake. |
| Distance to Nearest Road: | 3.5 miles to RR station at Monroe, MI. |
| Distance to Post Office: | 3.5 miles |
| Distance to Village: | 3.5 miles |
| Facilities for Public Conveyance: | None |
| Facilities for Private Conveyance: | Row boat from boat landing at Monroe, MI., 3 miles distant. |
| Means Used for Support of Lantern: | Dwelling |
| Number of Separate Lights: | 1 |
| First Built or Established: | 1849 |
| Last Rebuilt, Repaired, or Renovated: | 1884 |
| Condition at This Date: | Good |
| Shape of Tower in Plan: | Square on dwelling |
| Form of Tower: | |
| Height from Base to Ventilator Ball: | 37' to focal plane |
| Height of Focal Plane Above Mean High Water: | 47' |
| Background of Lighthouse as Seen from Sea: | Woodland |
| Color of Tower: | White |
| Color of Tower/ How Produced: | Lead paint |
| Tower Connection: | On Keeper's dwelling |
| Object of Navigation: | Lake Coast & harbor light. |
| Building Materials: | Wood |
| General Description: | |
| Wall Thickness at Base: | 6" |
| Wall Thickness at Parapet: | 6" |
| Diameter at Base: | 7' 6" |
| Diameter at Parapet: | 7' |
| Kind of Stairway and Steps: | 2 flights of stairs with hand rail, ladder thru watchroom |
| Number of Landings: | 2 |
| Size of Glass: | 25" x 27.5" |
| Number of Windows and Size of Sash: | 1 - 25" x 27.5" |
| Number of Doors: | 1 |
| Kind of Foundation and Depth Below Surface: | Pine timber crib filled with stone about 12' below surface. |
| Character of Soil Surrounding the Lighthouse: | None |
| Soil Susceptibility: | None |
| Miscellaneous Remarks: | 2 upper courses of timber crib, where dwelling stands, were renewed & 3" pine plank decking placed over same. A small water tight cellar (11x14x6.5') built under dwelling (in crib) w/ stone walls & cement floor. Bottom is 2.5' abv ordinary stage of water. |
| Lantern and Fixtures |
| Order of Lantern: | 4th |
| Shape of Lantern: | |
| Diameter to Glass: | 6' |
| Diameter in the Clear: | |
| Number of Sides: | 9 |
| Type of Bars: | |
| Thickness of Bars: | |
| Height Glazed: | 3' |
| Number of Plates in Height: | One |
| Number of Plates Each Side: | One |
| Thickness of Plates: | 5/16" |
| Size of Plates: | 28" x 36" |
| Number of Storm Panes: | 1 |
| Unglazed Side of Lantern: | All glazed |
| What Bearings: | |
| Construction Material Lantern: | Iron, copper & wood |
| Construction Material Roof / Cowl: | Copper |
| Ventilator / Cowl: | Copper |
| Lightning Spindle: | Round copper rod with platinum point. |
| Description of Lightning Rod: | Copper & iron running from spindle in cowl to spindle on chimney, thence down outside of dwelling into water. |
| Balustrade: | Gallery 12' sq. covered with galvanized iron. Balustrade around gallery of 1 1/4" gas pipe, 2 rails high & secured to 12 posts. |
| Lantern Doors: | Wood, fitted in parapet wall. |
| Floor of Lantern: | Wood, covered with galvanized iron. |
| Watchroom Doors: | Wood, covered with galvanized iron. |
| Parapet Diameter: |
| Ventilators |
| Location / Number: | 3, in parapet walls. |
| Ladders / Cleaning Arrangement: | 1, 8' iron ladder |
| Curtain Hooks / Hanger: | Brass hooks, screwed into top of astragals. |
| Watchroom |
| How is Watchroom Fitted: | No locker |
| How is Relief Called: | None |
| Where is Call System Led: |
| Illuminating Apparatus |
| Kind of Apparatus: | |
| Intensity in Candles: | |
| Name of Maker: | L. Sautter & co. |
| Year Made: | |
| Marks and Number: | |
| Order of Apparatus: | 4th |
| Inside Diameter: | |
| Light Characteristic: | |
| Time of Revolution: | |
| Flash Interval: | |
| Duration of Flash: | |
| Arc of Each Fixed Part: | Fixed - visible WNW by S'd to NNE. |
| Number of Panels: | 3 glass panels, 90 degree reflector |
| Number of Flash Panels: | |
| Arc of Each: | |
| Number of Elements in Central Drum: | |
| Number of Prisms Above Center Drum: | 7 |
| Number of Prisms Below Center Drum: | 5 |
| Does Apparatus Revolve?: | False |
| Is There a Revolving Belt?: | False |
| Revolving Panels: | |
| How Flash is Produced: | |
| Number of Vertical Elements Panel: | |
| Fixed Lens Covered: | |
| Pedestal: | Iron, as per portfolio |
| Service Table: | None |
| Draft Tube Description: | Smoke conductor of copper, 2.5" dia. connected with lens by brass cap. |
| Revolving Machinery: | Fixed |
| Standby and Description: | |
| Chariot Float or Balls: | |
| Chariot Description: | |
| Length of Drop Tube: | |
| Clock Weight: | |
| Length of Winding Time: | |
| Drive During Rewind: | |
| Machinery Protection: | |
| Regulated: | |
| Lens Protection: | |
| How Color is Produced: | Ruby chimney |
| Red Sectors Description: | |
| Where Color Attached: | |
| Form of Colored Glass: | |
| Lamp Description: | |
| Type of Illuminant: | |
| Number of Spare Lamps: | |
| Number of Spare Burners: | |
| Candle Power: |
| Closets and Store Rooms |
| Tower Closet Use: | None |
| Oil House Description: | In SW corner of dwelling, 9' x 12'. Locker in 1 corner, running from ceiling down to floor, fitted with shelves, drawers, & 4 doors. Shelves are of sufficient size to receive 24 5-gal cans, cleaning shelf & desk. |
| Oil House Inside Dimension: | |
| Oil House Construction Material: | |
| Oil House Capacity: | 24 5-gal cans. |
| Other (Describe): | 1 closet in lower story under stairs, & 4 in corners of 4 rooms on 2nd floor. |
| Suitability: |
| Dwelling |
| Location: | Tower on dwelling |
| Coloring: | |
| Construction Materials: | Wood |
| Number of Rooms: | 9 |
| Number of Dwellings: | |
| Heating Plant: | |
| Number of Keepers: | 1 |
| Furnished Quarters: | |
| NOT Furnished Quarters: | |
| Outhouses: | Privy & boat house |
| Outhouse Coloring: | |
| Paths and Walks: | |
| Area Inclosed: | Premises are pier head, there is no soil. |
| Area of Garden: | |
| Area Timber or Shrubbery: | |
| Cultivation Area Available: | |
| Area Cultivated: | |
| Character of Surroundings: | Marsh |
| Stove, Maker: | |
| Stove, Size: | |
| Sink, Maker: | |
| Sink, Size: | |
| Pump, Maker: | |
| Pump, Size: | |
| Lamps: |
| Water |
| How Procured: | Lake |
| Quality: | Good |
| Quantity: | Ample |
| Injury Possible: | No |
| Purity Precaution: | No cistern |
| Tank Capacity: | |
| Tank Material: | |
| Distilling Apparatus: | False |
| Distilling Manufacturer: | |
| Well Description: | |
| Well Diameter: | |
| Well Lining: | |
| Pump or Bucket: | Bucket |
| What Power Used: | |
| Distance from Dwelling: | Just outside of dwelling |
| Healthfulness |
| General Opinion: | Healthy |
| Diseases: | |
| Prevalency: | |
| Local Causes: | |
| Recommended Improvements: |
| Miscellaneous |
| Access to Lighthouse: | Boathouse on inner end of N pier. Boat run in & hoisted by tackle. |
| Distance and Direction: | |
| Miscellaneous Remarks: | Dwelling & tower are all new with exception of lantern. |