Piers and Revetments at Grand Haven, Michigan

Mouth of Grand R., Grand Haven, Michigan

Photos

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2020

Map

Coordinates:
+43.05693, -86.25598
43°03'25" N, 86°15'22" W

Quadrangle map:
Grand Haven OE W

Description

The north and south piers, and their revetments, are listed on the National Register. Interestingly, the S. Pier lights are not included.

The piers, built between 1857 & 1919, are stone filled timber cribs which were later topped with concrete. Between 1951 & 1983 steel pilings were added on the sides of the timber cribs (the revetments).

National Register information

Status: Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on October 23, 1995
Reference number: 95001161
Area of significance: Engineering
Level of significance: Local
Evaluation criteria: C - Design/Construction
Property type: Structure
Historic function: Water-related
Current functions: Water-related; Outdoor recreation
Periods of significance: 1850-1874; 1875-1899; 1900-1924; 1925-1949
Significant years: 1857; 1867; 1916
Number of properties: Contributing structures: 4

Update Log

October 9, 2020: Updated by Jim Allen: added description
October 9, 2020: New photos from Jim Allen
August 21, 2020: New photos from J.R. Manning
August 21, 2020: Updated by J.R. Manning: Updated status and added photos

Sources

J.R. Manning - Lugnuts969 [at] gmail [dot] com
Jim Allen
National Register database - Reference number 95001161 (Search for documents)