Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse
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This article is about the National Historic Site of Canada. For the lighthouse in Michigan, see Bois Blanc Light.
The Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse is a National Historic Site of Canada located in Ontario on Bois Blanc Island,[upper-alpha 1] one of the islands in the Detroit River. It consists of a lighthouse, owned by Parks Canada, and a blockhouse, which is privately owned.
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Location | Amherstburg, Canada |
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Coordinates | 42°05′13″N 83°7′10″W |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1836 (1836) |
Construction | Limestone and rubble tower |
Height | 40 feet (12 m) |
Shape | tapered cylindrical tower |
Heritage | heritage lighthouse, recognized federal heritage building of Canada |
Light | |
Deactivated | 1950s |
Official name | Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse National Historic Site of Canada |
Designated | 10 May 1955 |
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Bois Blanc Blockhouse | |
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General information | |
Type | Blockhouse |
Location | Bois Blanc Island |
Town or city | Amherstburg |
Country | Canada |
Renovated | 2012–2014 |
Owner | Dominic Amicone |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 2 |
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