The light tower and lantern are replicas installed in 1973. This historic lighthouse has a typical "early classic schoolhouse" design, similar to Grand Traverse MI and Pottawatomie WI. The building continued in service until 1940 as the keeper's quarters for the Michigan City East Pierhead Light. Brick oil house and other outbuildings also preserved. The lighthouse is now the Michigan City Old Lighthouse Museum; the original 5° L. Sautter Fresnel lens is on display. In 2003 members of the Hoosier Lighthousing Club rebuilt the spiral stairway, allowing visitors to climb to the lantern room for the first time.

ARLHS Number: USA-913
Build: 1858
Construction: wood
Height: 10 m