Great Lakes Lighthouse Guide Books


Lighthouses of Lake Michigan Author Wayne Sapulski’s 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. Includes a number of "lost lights." Soft cover. 220 pages. BRS27. $29.95 



Great Lakes Lighthouses, American and Canadian Wes Oleszewski’s book serve as a handy bible while searching for lighthouses throughout the Great Lakes Region. It features over 300 lighthouses on both the American and Canadian side of the lakes. Indexed by lake, with access availability information to each lighthouse, (boat, car, private or public), trips can be easily planned to visit each lighthouse in an area. Updated to include new information and photos. 202 pages. Soft cover. BRS25. $17.95



Wisconsin Lighthouses  Ken and Barb Wardius feature the history and beauty of forty-eight of Wisconsin’s historical lighthouses in this the second, completely revised edition of their book.In addition to brief histories, directions to each lighthouse are helpful for those planning a Wisconsin lighthouse trip. Illustrated with 80 color photographs and 20 black and white historic images. Soft cover, 160 pages. BRS22. $24.95


Travelers Guide to 100 Eastern Great Lakes Lighthouses If you are planning a trip to visit lighthouses of Lakes Erie and Ontario, this book by Laurie, Bill and Ruth Penrose will be indispensable. For each lighthouse, the Penroses have included a black and white photograph, a short narrative and detailed instructions on locating each light along with a small map. Soft cover, 125 pages. BRS17. $14.95


Travelers Guide to 116 Western Great Lakes Lighthouses  If you are planning a trip to visit the Lake Michigan Lights of Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin, or the Superior lights of Wisconsin, Minnesota or Canada, this book by Laurie, Bill and Ruth Penrose will be indispensable. Soft cover, 125 pages.BRS19. $14.95


Michigan Lighthouses If you are planning a trip to visit lighthouses in Michigan, this book by Laurie, Bill and Ruth Penrose will be indispensable. For each lighthouse, the Penroses have included a black and white photograph, a short narrative and detailed instructions on locating each light along with a small map. Soft cover, 122 pages. BRS18.$17.95


United States Lighthouses Map - This incredible map shows the location of every standing lighthouse in all fifty states in the Union. It includes official names, alternate names, year first lighted, year the current structure was built, physical location and the longitudes and latitudes. Printed on a vary durable stock which will not deteriorate from folding, the map folds out to 39" by 27" and includes 46 original watercolors. Great for the glove box, library or framed on your wall. MIM03 $9.95

The Lighthouse People List of All Existing US Lighthouses This book is simply what its title proclaims: Bob and Sandra Shanklin's list of all existing U.S. Lighthouses. It lists each lighthouse by state, with a map showing it's approximate location. There is a sketch of one lighthouse per state. If you chase or collect lighthouses, here is a perfect way to keep track of them. Soft cover, 32 pages. Please note, the color of the cover changes each time the Shanklins revise this book. We always have the most recent edition in stock. BRS13. $10.00


Lighthouse Passport - The United States Lighthouse Society sponsors a Passport Program. A passport with a blue vinyl cover, similar in appearance to an official United States passport, is available through the Society and lighthouse retailers across the U.S. When you visit a participating lighthouse, you can get your passport stamped. MIP35 $14.00


The Ultimate Guide to East Michigan Lighthouses In addition to history and pictures, Jerry Roach's book provides a few new concepts not previously used in other lighthouse books such as a direct route, a scenic route and the G.P.S. Waypoints of each light. The book also lists events, attractions and contact information for the area surrounding each light. Soft cover. BRS20 $18.95

The Ultimate Guide to Upper Michigan Lighthouses In addition to history and pictures, Jerry Roach's book provides a few new concepts not previously used in other lighthouse books such as a direct route, a scenic route and the G.P.S. Waypoints of each light. The book also lists events, attractions and contact information for the area surrounding each light. Soft cover. BRS43 $26.95