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Clay Township, Michigan: Water Tank Lighthouse

Built in 1925, an upscale subdivision had its water tank disguised as a lighthouse.

Address:
6503 Dyke Rd, Clay Township, MI
Directions:
I-94 exit 247. Drive southeast on Hwy 19 for 2.5 miles. Turn left at the stoplight onto Main St./Hwy 29. Follow Hwy 29 for eight miles to the lighthouse on the right.
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Water Tank Lighthouse.

Water Tank Disguised as Lighthouse

Built in 1925, this tower was once used as a water tank for a subdivision named "The Colony."

[Diane M, 12/31/2016]

The lighthouse had a real light at first, but it was turned off in 1937.


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