Category: Lighthouse Restoration

Mihm Enterprises is committed to the preservation of our nations historical landmarks and can be seen with our work in lighthouse restoration. To date we worked on 16 of Michigan’s lighthouses. Lighthouses are built in some of the remotest locations in order to perform their original purpose. Those locations and the weather conditions that come with them are just some of the challenges Mihm Enterprises has overcome restoring our national treasures. Our work in historical restoration is not limited to lighthouses, click here to see more.

Lighthouses we have worked on include:

  • Detour Reef Lighthouse – Part 1 and Part 2
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
  • Saint Clair Flats
  • South Channel Range Lights, Rear Light Tower
  • Point Betsie – 4 Projects
  • Charlevoix – 4 Projects
  • Cheboyegan
  • Grand Marais
  • Saint Joseph – Part 1 and Part 2
  • South Haven – Part 1 and Part 2
  • Saint Clair Flats
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
  • Muskegon
  • Saint Helena
  • Whitefish Point
  • Ferrysburg
  • Mission Point
  • South Manitou
  • Grand Haven
  • Michigan City Lighthouse Museum
  • South Fox Island
  • Plum Island
  • South Manitou Island
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse

South Manitou Island

South Manitou Island is a part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. As part of the National Parks System, it is of great importance that this area does not fall into disrepair. Mihm Enterprises Inc. were contracted to restore various structures onsite as well as provide additional access to them. We were honored to… Continue reading South Manitou Island

North Manitou Shoal lighthouse – The Crib

Continued another season of Offshore lighthouse work on North Manitou Shoal lighthouse. 2018 work on the lighthouse focused on the crib, repairs included: finished the complete blasting and painting phase removed all steel windows, restored windows, ready for install in 2019. Installed TPO roof on upper gallery deck, Performed lantern restoration with new curved tempered… Continue reading North Manitou Shoal lighthouse – The Crib

Tawas Point Lighthouse

Tawas Point Lighthouse, East Tawas, MI  March-August 2023 Mihm Enterprises took over the Tawas Point Lighthouse Contract from another contractor. We were excited to take on the tall task. Eager to start the job, we wrapped the entirety of the lantern to protect the structure from the winter elements and keep the area heated. Construction… Continue reading Tawas Point Lighthouse

Mission Point Lighthouse Lantern Restoration

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

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.

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