In Michigan, the Port Austin Lighthouse on Lake Huron has been fully restored after years of work, including rebuilding historic features and installing a replica Fresnel lens to closely match its original early 20th-century appearance. The lighthouse has recently been relit with its historic red-and-white flash pattern and is preparing to reopen for public tours as part of expanded preservation and educational efforts. Read the full story by the Huron Daily Tribune.
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