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.
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
Project: Charlevoix Lighthouse – phase 1, 2, & 3
Phase 1: Historical Exterior Restoration, Window replacement and restoration or all windows, improved ventilation, and lantern flashing work. Completed 2008
Phase 2: Exterior painting. Completed 2009
Phase 3: Interior painting and brass vents. completed 2013
