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Books on Great Lakes Lighthouse History |
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Reliving Lighthouse Memories - GLLKA's Sandy Planisek has
compiled the lighthouse memories of seven people - a civilian Coast Guard
electrician, two lighthouse keepers, and four lighthouse children.
Their stories cover the years 1932 to 1973, the period of rapid
automation and changing job descriptions in the lighthouse service.
Their perspectives cover the details of work, the funny stories of
their isolated lives, and the joys of being a part of a lighthouse
keeper's family. |
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Reliving Lighthouse Memories - GLLKA's Sandy Planisek has
compiled the lighthouse memories of seven people - a civilian Coast Guard electrician, two lighthouse keepers,
and four lighthouse children. Their stories cover the years 1932 to 1973,
the period of rapid automation and changing job descriptions in the
lighthouse service. Their perspectives cover the details of work, the
funny stories of their isolated lives, and the joys of being a part of a
lighthouse keeper's family. |
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Icebreaker Mackinaw - 2nd Edition -
GLLKA's Sandy Planisek was fortunate to be able to
live aboard the Mackinaw during the last two years she sailed
the Great Lakes. Numerous crew members helped in writing the book by
answering endless questions and reading the pages as the Mackinaw's
decommissioning loomed. Updated to include the story post
decommissioning. Features over 500 photos, mostly color. |
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Icebreaker Mackinaw - 2nd Edition -
GLLKA's Sandy Planisek was fortunate to be able to
live aboard the Mackinaw during the last two years she sailed
the Great Lakes. Numerous crew members helped in writing the book by
answering endless questions and reading the pages as the Mackinaw's
decommissioning loomed. Updated to include the story post
decommissioning. Features over 500 photos, mostly color |
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Lighting The Straits - GLLKA's' Terry Pepper takes you on a journey in which he recounts the histories of all 17 lighthouses located in the Straits of Mackinac. The book includes a great combination of historic black and white photographs and the author's recent color photographs. Also includes a map showing the location and establishment year of each of the lighthouses. 34 pages. Soft cover PRS08 SOFT COVER $5.00 |
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McGulpin Point Historic Site - This amazing 10-acre parcel of land has a long, rich history including thousands of years of Indian occupation, followed by hundreds of years of white man history, culminating in nearly 40 years of lighthouse history. This fully illustrated, full color, 52 page book by Sandra Planisek tells the story of the people and families that lived on and dreamed about this parcel of land. Soft cover. PRS05 $8.00 |
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McGulpin Point
Lighthouse - This special 16 page publication was written and
illustrated by GLLKA's Terry Pepper to be sold during the re-lighting
ceremony at McGulpin Point lighthouse on May 30, 2009. This booklet
features a complete history of the lighthouse and the McGulpin Point area,
and is illustrated with photographs of the lighthouse through its history
along with those taken during the installation of the new lantern and
gallery railing. Only a limited quantity of this collector's edition
remain. |
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Lightships of the Great Lakes - By Larry and Patricia Wright. This unique book identifies every lightship which served the Great Lakes, and tells their stories, along with many previously unpublished archival photographs. Many years in the making, this book deserves a spot on the shelf of any Great Lakes maritime or lighthouse library. Soft cover. BRS54 $29.95 |
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Ladies Of The Night - Over the years, fifty-two women served as keepers at Michigan lighthouses This book by Patricia Majher is a great read about some great ladies, and pays long overdue homage to an overlooked part of Great Lakes maritime history in which a select group of stalwart women beat the odds to succeed in a field historically reserved only for men. 120 pages with B&W illustrations. Soft cover. BFS17 SOFT COVER $22.95 |
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A Child Of The Sea
- In this 1905 autobiography, Elizabeth Whitey Williams tells the story of
growing up on St' Helena Island, the families move to Beaver Island and
her childhood memories of King Strang, the death of her husband who was
keeper of the St. James lighthouse and her appointment as keeper to
replace him. After remarrying, she relocated to Harbor Point where she
served as keeper of the Little Traverse lighthouse until her
retirement. |
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Crisp Point Lifesaving Station and Lighthouse - This book by Scott W. Bundschuh chronicles the story of both the Lifesaving station and lighthouse at Crisp Point on Lake Superior's fabled Shipwreck Coast. The book includes historical letters and memories and a wonderful collection of original plans and charts. One of the most thoroughly researched books on a single station to be found. 456 pages. BRS53 Soft cover $22.95 |
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Michigan Lighthouses - An Aerial Perspective This compendium of aerial photographs, is the work of John L. Wagner
who devoted six years to capturing the essence of Michigan's majestic lighthouses from a perspective never seen before. Each
portrait provides a vivid reminder of how captivated we are by the
history and national beauty of the Great Lakes. Hard cover, 167 pages.
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Lighthouses of Lake Michigan Wayne
Sapulski’s first book serves as the definitive reference for anyone
interested in the history of the lighthouses of Lake Michigan.
Sapulski’s unique combination of research, writing, archival images,
antique postcards from his personal collection and his own beautiful
photography is a real winner. Long-gone lighthouse are also remembered
and pictured when possible. Soft covers, 220 pages. |
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Great Lakes Lighthouses Encyclopedia. Culminating over fifteen years of intensive research, authors Larry and Patricia Wright have created the definitive encyclopedia on Great Lakes lighthouses. This large, profusely illustrated volume features the stories of over 650 lighthouses on both the American and Canadian shores of the Great Lakes. 448 pages, hard cover volume. BRH05. Hard cover $45.00 |
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Keepers of the Lights - Lighthouse Keepers & Their Families. Door County, Wisconsin - 1837-1939. By Steven Karges. Extremely thorough research into Door County lighthouses, their establishment and operation, and the men and of the men and women who served in them. One of the best books on Great Lakes lighthouses currently available. Includes the Pottawatomie, Plum, and Pilot Island, Baileys Harbor, Cana Island, Eagle Bluff, Chambers Island, Dunlap Reef Ranges, Sturgeon Bay Canal and Sherwood Point lights. Soft cover. BRS31 $20.00 |
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Guiding Lights, Tragic Shadows Author Ed Butts spins some interesting tales of Great Lakes Lighthouses including stories of war, great feats of engineering, shipwrecks and even murder. 270 pages packed full of lore and adventure. Soft cover. BRS26. $17.95 |
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Great Lakes Lighthouse Tales Frederick Stonehouse tells the story of the exciting human side of light-keeping. It describes the deadly storms, killing fogs, and numbing loneliness those who "kept the lights" endured. Stories of wreck and rescue, death and sacrifice, all thread their way through the pages of this remarkable tribute to the "wickies" of a bygone era. The book speaks of the courage of the old time keepers and their families, not just in rescuing shipwreck victims but also in the tenacity of their daily lives. Soft cover, 191 pages. Soft cover BFS08 $15.95 |
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Women And The Lakes - From deep sea diver to ship's captain, lighthouse keeper and rescuer, women fill virtually every job of the Great Lakes maritime trade - both past and present. This book from Frederick Stonehouse relates many untold stories of these remarkable women and their impact on the Great Lakes and sailors' lives. Storms, fogs, sickness, rescue - these valiant and sometimes heroic women did it all - and many times bettered their male counterparts who were working alongside. Soft cover, 187 pages. BFS13. Soft Cover $16.95 |
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Women and The Lakes II - More incredible stories of the women who risked their lives on the lakes. This book from Frederick Stonehouse relates more untold stories of these remarkable women and their impact on the Great Lakes and sailors lives. Storms, fogs, sickness, rescue - these valiant and sometimes heroic women did it all - many times better than their male counterparts who were alongside. Soft cover. 187 pages. BFS14. Soft cover $16.95 |
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United States Life-Saving Service in Michigan Author William D. Peterson has compiled a photographic history of the United States Life-Saving Service in the Great Lakes region, and immortalizes the men who paved the way for the U.S. Coast Guard in 1915. In 1854, the U.S. Government provided funds for lighthouses, boats, and life-saving equipment along the Atlantic seaboard to alleviate shipping disasters. 128 pages. Soft cover. BRS29. $18.99 |
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Foghorns Saved Lives Too by Vivian DeRusha Quantz. Vivian was the daughter of a lighthouse keeper when the Lighthouse Service was active. This book tells of her life as a child. It is a story of the beauty and dangers of Lake Superior, of freedom and adventure, sand dunes in summer and winter, lady slippers and arbutus, skipping rocks and finding agates. While primarily aimed at younger readers, this book provides valuable insight into life at Whitefish Point light station. Soft cover. 77 pages. BKS06. $8.00 |
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Ohio Lighthouses - By Wil and Pat O'Connell. Wonderful archival images of virtually all of Ohio's lighthouses, including many which are no longer standing. Combine this with interesting anecdotes about life at the lighthouses, and this makes a wonderful addition to any Great Lakes lighthouse library. Part of the Arcadia "Images of America" series. 2128 page paperback book. Soft cover BRS12 $21.99 |
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Grand Traverse Lighthouse - A collaborative effort of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum staff. Stefanie Staley, executive director, brings 19 years of experience in research and an in-depth knowledge of maritime history and museum administration. Georgienne Hammer, a maritime history aficionado, is the program coordinator for the museum. Sarah Olson and Dustin Webb were summer interns in 2007. The images in this book come primarily from historic collections of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum. Soft cover BRS34 $19.99 |
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Lighthouses of Southwest Michigan - Author Susan Roark Hoyt takes the reader on a journey through the history of the lighthouses at St. Joseph, South Haven, and Kalamazoo River Lights, Holland Harbor, Grand Haven, Muskegon, and White River Lights. Through archival photographs, she explores the legacy of these fascinating structures, the people who maintained them, and the ships and communities they protected. 128 pages, soft cover $21.99 |
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Michigan City Lighthouse - Author Steven D. Elve, a member of the Great Lakes Maritime Institute and the Lake Huron Lore Marine Society, offers a view into the maritime history of Michigan City, Indiana, past so we can inspect, learn, and gain a better understanding of how lighthouse keepers lived and worked along the shores of Lake Michigan nearly a century ago. Profusely illustrated with some wonderful previously unpublished archival photos. 128 pages, soft cover. BRS38 $21.99 |
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Cana Island Lighthouse - By Ken and Barb Wardius. The beautiful peninsula of Door County has a long and bountiful tradition of maritime history, including its many lighthouses. Cana Island has illuminated the coastline on the Lake Michigan side of Door County for over 100 years. Cana Island’s story involves bricks and mortar, engineering marvels, and, most noteworthy, people. The dedication of Cana’s keepers and their families over the years was remarkable. Soft Cover BRS32 $19.99 |
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Wind Point Lighthouse - By Ken & Barb Wardius. Several lighthouses have called Racine home, but none is more synonymous with the nautical heritage of the “Belle City” than Wind Point. Always a beehive of activity, the Wind Point Lighthouse is one of the larger lighthouse complexes on the Great Lakes, and a hardworking keeper, two assistants, and their families made their livelihood here. For over 125 years, the tall stately tower has faithfully stood guard, shining its bright beam out over Lake Michigan nightly. Soft cover BRS40 $19.99 |
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Guarding Door County - By Stacy & Virginia Thomas. Door Count has been home to as many as 12 historic light stations, as well as three life-saving stations. Lighthouse keepers and surfmen survived both boredom and peril to ensure safe navigation and commerce, while rescuing those in distress. Through archival photographs, stories of shipwrecks, rescues, service, and pride spring to life. Rare rescue images of the Otter, a schooner which wrecked in 1895, are especially noteworthy. Soft cover BRS35 $19.99 |
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Lighthouses of Northwest Michigan - By Susan Roark Hoyt. After the first settlers reached northwestern Michigan, the region's immense pine forests were quickly cultivated into a thriving lumber industry. Coastal towns sprang up to support sawmills, and soon lumber schooners arrived to carry large loads of timber to ports across Lake Michigan. The need for lighthouses to mark these dangerous waters and harbor entrances was crucial to prevent the loss of lives and valuable cargo. Soft cover BRS36 $21.99 |
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Fairport Harbor - By the Fairport Harbor Historical Society. Fairport Harbor, Ohio, was once a gateway to the Western Reserve, welcoming more ships to its shores than Cleveland. These ships brought immigrants-Irish, English, and others-who saw the harbor's towering 1825 lighthouse, one of the town's two lighthouses on the National Registry of Historic Sites, as a beacon for freedom, hope, and opportunity. Indeed, the town served a prominent role in the Underground Railroad, helping southern slaves along their way to freedom in Canada. Soft cover BRS33 $19.99 |
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Port Clinton, the Peninsula and the Bass Islands - By Sally Sue Witten delivers a rare view of the many buildings that sadly failed to survive the area’s catastrophic fires. This book is a living testimony to the rich and varied history of Ohio’s Lake Erie communities. Resort oasis to some, manufacturing center to others, Ottawa County’s texture and detail are brought vividly to life in this absorbing book Soft cover BRS39 $19.99 |
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