Lighthouse model

Model

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Lighthouse model

Entry/Object ID

2025.34.01

Description

Painted wood (predominately) model of the Kalamazoo Lighthouse built around 2020 by California craftsperson David Michaels. The model is mounted on an particleboard base with rubber feet and rock landscaping. Underneath the base is a small switch to illuminate the light. The siding is painted white with the "1895" sign on the front facade. The roof is red. The donation includes printed pages about the lighthouse from the website "Seeing the Light." http://www.terrypepper.com/lights/michigan/kalamazoo/

Context

An example of the lighthouse's enduring fascination.

Collection

Nautical

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2025.34

Source or Donor

Frayne, Richard

Acquisition Method

Donation, unconditional

Made/Created

Date made

circa 2020

Lexicon

Search Terms

light house, Saugatuck light, Saugatuck lighthouse

Dimensions

Height

19 in

Width

12 in

Length

16 in

Location

Building

2nd floor archives

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Kalamazoo Lighthouses 1839/1858/1956-present

Create Date

August 26, 2025

Update Date

September 22, 2025