The Mission Point Lighthouse located north of Traverse City on the Mission Point peninsula at the north end of M-37 is very popular historic attraction. First lit in 1870, Mihm is proud of it’s work to restore this iconic Michigan treasure. Our work in 2018 consisted of lantern restoration by installing new glass and base… Continue reading Mission Point Lighthouse Lantern Restoration
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Grand Haven Lighthouse
Our work on the Grand Haven Lighthouse included: Removed blocked in window areas. installed 10 new African mahogany wood windows, built by Mihm Enterprises, using 1/2″ glass.
Stuart Manor in Portage Michigan
Re-roofing project of Stuart Manor in Portage, MI Work included: Tore off cedar roofing installed new cedar breather and cedar shingles to upper roof new custom rolled hip metal
Charles Egeler Correctional facility
Charles Egeler Correctional facility, Jackson, MI, Tore off asphalt shingles & installed new standing seam metal roofing, metal wall panels, & new gutters and downspouts, rebuilt & extended 600 l.f. of eaves added R30 insulation to eave area
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Established in 1889 and in service for 65 years, the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is a treasure who’s restoration Mihm Enterprises has been proud be part of. Restoration of this structure started in 1999 with our responsibility including roofing and window restoration.
Detour Tour Reef Lighthouse
2005 Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation Project: Detour Lighthouse Restoration – Lake Huron, MI Type: Historical Exterior & Interior Restoration of Lighthouse Strip, sandblast and paint entire exterior. Restoration of interior, restoration of windows, restoration of metal roof, copper downspouts, and restoration of concrete walls. Complete plaster, painting, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical restoration.
Israelite House of David
Project: Israelite House of David – Benton Harbor, MI Type: Historical Exterior Restoration and Renovation of 3 buildings. Roofing, extensive cornice replacement, new copper roofing on turrets, new copper spires & stars, complete 3 story front porch re-building, new handrails, masonry chimney restoration, and new custom copper gutters/downspouts.
South Haven Lighthouse Preservation
Project: South Haven Lighthouse Preservation – South Haven, MI Type: Entire Structure – Rust removal and application of rust converter, inhibiting primer and moisture sealants to joints and perimeter ring structure. Date Completed: October 2016 Project summary: The original South Haven lighthouse, a wooden structure, was constructed in 1872. It was replaced by the current steel lighthouse in 1903.… Continue reading South Haven Lighthouse Preservation
Ottawa Beach Pump House Restoration
Project: Historic Ottawa Beach Pumphouse Restoration – completed June 2015 Historical Interior and Exterior Restoration, lead paint abatement, masonry restoration, structural steel work, rough carpentry, window and door replication and restoration, finish carpentry and painting Ottawa Beach Pumphouse project was performed in 2015. The work consisted of: Replication of wood doors, restoration of wood… Continue reading Ottawa Beach Pump House Restoration
Manistee Lighthouse Exterior Restoration
At the Manistee Light Tower, Mihm Enterprises completed the exterior restoration, removed lead paint, installed marine coatings, replaced lantern glass, deteriorated metal and concrete steps. Project: Manistee Light Tower Rehab – Lake Michigan