Sleeping Bear Point Life Saving Station
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The Sleeping Bear Point Life Saving Station, also known as the Glen Haven Coast Guard Station, is a Coast Guard station located near Glen Haven, Michigan. It is significant as a nearly intact version of what was, when built, a prototype architectural design.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979,[1] and is now the Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Sleeping Bear Point Life Saving Station | |
Nearest city | Glen Haven, Michigan |
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Coordinates | 44°54′31″N 86°2′1″W |
Area | 2.1 acres (0.85 ha) |
Built | 1901 (1901) |
Built by | Robert J.B. Newcombe |
NRHP reference No. | 79000285[1] |
Added to NRHP | April 26, 1979 |
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