Tower Restoration
A history in pictures of the restoration of the historic Tawas Lighthouse tower. Mihm Enterprises of Hamilton, MI is the firm chosen for the work.
February 27, 2023
Protecting the museum
February 27, 2023
Boxing the Fresnel lens
February 28, 2023
View form the top
February 27, 2023
Building the frame
February 27, 2023
March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023
March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023
Adding the cover
March 8, 2023
Restoring the windows
March 17, 2023
Lantern room enclosed
March 17, 2023
Cover complete
March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023
Restoring the brass vents
March 24, 2023
Fresh paint
March 24, 2023
Priming the outside
April 7, 2023
Interior tower work
April 17
Brand new color
April 24, 2013
Revealing the new paint
Mihm brought in Northern Restoration fo the brick work and painting.
The parge coating was removed and damaged bricks were removed as well.
Before the paint was applied.
The beautiful, completed paint job!