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Welcome to South Haven - It's a feeling! One that's hard to put into words, but once you visit you'll feel it too. It's an experience you'll never forget. It's what keeps you coming back for more. From the moment you arrive until the time you have to leave, you will know you are some place special. This one-of-a-kind Michigan Beachtown cannot be fully appreciated by reading about it in a brochure, cannot be touched even through the most technologically advanced website, and all the beautiful sunset photos in the world cannot do it justice. But don't take our word for it; come here and see for yourself or trust glowing reviews from publications like: Midwest Living, Michigan Travel Ideas, Chicago Sun Times, Chicago Tribune, Detroit Free Press, Underwater Journal, SkyWest Magazine, Western Parent Magazine, Art Showcase Magazine, and many more!
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South Haven's World-Famous Lighthouse . . .For over 100 years the lighthouse has guarded the entrance of the Black River. Thousands of South Haven lighthouse fan photos have circled the globe! Nearly 3000 alone are posted on the photo sharing website, Flickr.com. This photo was featured in the German Magazine, View and has also been published in hundreds of other places around the world. Take your own favorite photo of our beloved lighthouse - in any season - and post it on www.flickr.com for all the world to see!
Facts: The first lighthouse was made of wood and was built in 1871. The second was made of steel; it was built in 1903 and is still in use today. The original pier and catwalk were made of wood and the pier was about 300' long. In 1913 the pier was extended to 700'. In 1925 and 800' steel catwalk was installed. In 1940, both were lengthened to 1200'.
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