Lighthouse Tour, St. Joseph Michigan

Here is your chance to see inside the St. Joseph Michigan Lighthouse and hear the architect describe the process of restoration.
100 years of crashing waves, brutal winter winds and constant use took its toll on the St. Joseph lighthouses.
We had to do something to stop the rages of time … and we did … together.
In 2015 we are going to return these national treasures to what they looked like in 1932.
It’ll mean closing North Pier for a few months …
… but when the work is done … how these lights will shine!
Of course, this preservation and restoration of our lights couldn’t have happened without the knowledge of
Michelle Smay and Smay Trombley Architecture who gave us an accurate analysis of the condition of the inner and outer lights …
Or the passion of
Bob Judd and the Lighthouse Forever Committee who inspired people from all around the world to give …
Or the prudent stewardship of
the Berrien Community Foundation and City of St. Joseph staff who safeguard our funds so our lighthouses will be safer and more beautiful …
Or the talent of
TGA Recording Company that has captured our lighthouses’ story…
Or the commitment of
The City of St. Joseph to maintain our lights when they are restored …
But mostly it is possible because of the generous men and women who gave donations … large and small … to preserve and restore our lighthouses.
Yes, we’re close to reaching our 2 million dollar goal. But we’re not there yet. Our dream of bringing a replica foghorn to the lights and to letting people go inside the Inner lighthouse … for an unforgettable experience … won’t happen without more financial help.
Truth is, if everyone gave a donation who has walked the pier … made a memory here … or stood in silent awe as the sun paints the sky behind them … we’d make our goal in no time.
Please help us. In October, we’ll add your name to the donor wall … where you will shine forever.
Visit Lighthouseforeverfund.org to donate and learn more.
This video was produced and donated to the project by TGA Recording Company Inc, your local source for audio and video production, and duplication services. Visit us at tgarecording.com

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