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!