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Hotels Near Old Lighthouse Museum, Hotel close to Old Lighthouse Museum Indiana - Michigan City
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The building which is now the Old Lighthouse Museum was built in 1858, replacing the 1837 lighthouse built on the same site. The 1858 structure, with a foundation of Joliet stone and walls of Milwaukee brick, was smaller than the present building, ending just north of the entrance doors and having no porches. Atop that first building was a lantern tower (cupola) housing a Fifth Order Fresnel Lens fueled by sperm oil. The light was visible for 15 miles. John M. Clarkson, a keeper in the first lighthouse also was keeper of the new building until Miss Harriet Colfax became keeper in 1861. She served 43 years, retiring in 1904 at age 80. Miss Colfax was followed by keepers Thomas Armstrong, Philip Sheridan and Walter Donovan. In 1904, the building was remodeled by adding two rooms on each floor at the north end. This resulted in duplex apartments, the keeper and his family using all three floors on the east and the assistant keeper occupying the rooms on the west side. At that time the east and west porches were added, as were the gable and Grecian style trim around the windows. The top floor, originally brick, was covered with shingles. Also in 1904, the lantern was moved in October to the new fog signal lighthouse at the end of the East Pier. That structure is still in use today. The lens was damaged in 1982 and is now on display in the museum. The present museum continued to be home for the keepers until 1940. On July 1, 1939, the Coast Guard Service took over the U.S. Lighthouse Service. In August, 1940, Keeper Donovan died and Assistant Keeper Ralph Moore moved out of the building. The structure became a private residence and was used by the Coast Guard Auxiliary for a time. Subsequently it was left vacant, vandalized, and declared surplus property in 1960. The city purchased the building in 1963 and in 1965 entered into an agreement with the Michigan City Historical Society to restore the building. The museum opened on June 9, 1973. Keeping the light was the principal job of the keepers; of course this meant the beacon on top of the 1958 building and also other beacons. In November of 1871 a beacon light was installed on the pier. In Harriet Colfax's log, we read, "Commenced using kerosene at Beacon, July 16, 1880." A light on the West Pier was destroyed in an 1886 storm and the lighthouse beacon then stayed lit year around, rather than only for the shipping season of April to November. Thru all kinds of weather, the keepers had to climb to the lantern twice nightly at dusk and midnight to trim the wick, polish the reflectors and recharge the light with lard oil or kerosene. Lard oil would congeal in cold weather and the keeper had to go back to the lighthouse and reheat it. At daybreak the light was extinguished and the process repeated. Keepers had to also maintain the structures in perfect condition, since lighthouse inspectors came at random. The first light for shipping at Michigan City was established about the time the city was founded in 1833. This was a simple lantern on a post, about 100 feet west of the present building. The 1836 plans were drawn for a keeper's house and a 40-foot tall conical lighthouse tower topped with a lantern. An early inspector's report describes the house: "A story and a half house, plastered on the outside and dazzling in its whiteness, more of a portico than a veranda ornamented the front and was covered with trailing vines. It fronted south and was surrounded by a grove of small oaks on the west. The well-kept lawn was dotted with shrubbery, flowers and enclosed by a low rustic fence, and from a little wicket gate led a white graveled walk to the residence." The first keeper was Edmund B. Harrison, appointed on December 9, 1837, "at a salary of $350 per annum." He was followed by Mrs. Harriet C. Towner and John M. Clarkson. Copies of all documents pertinent to the approval of this marker and its dedication may be viewed at the La Porte County Historical Society's Museum Research Area. Although this marker bears a resemblance to an official Indiana Historical Marker, because of its revised inscription, is listed as "missing" on the official list of markers in the State of Indiana.
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Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa in Michigan City
777 Blue Chip Dr., Michigan City, IN 46360 (Lake)
The Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa offers personable service, world-class meeting facilities, luxury, non-stop gaming and unforgetable dining and nightlife. From business meetings and conferences to wedding receptions and private parties, meet in the midwest. Our 10,000 square foot spa offers nine treatment rooms, including couples' rooms and calming spa services for private groups. Feel like you are on cloud nine in one of our new rooms or luxury suites. Views available overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan. With extra wide aisles and a state of the art air quality system, Blue Chip Casino is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year-play never stops. Choose from delectable fine dining, classic cassual fare, or tasty snacks and sandwiches. Whatever you and your guets are hungry for, you'll find it at Blue Chip.
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~0.52 miles from Old Lighthouse Museum | Comfort Inn in Michigan City
3801 North Frontage Rd., Michigan City, IN 46360
Complimentary Breakfast, High Speed Internet Access. Hair dryer, coffee maker, iron & ironing board in room.
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~3.11 miles from Old Lighthouse Museum | Holiday Inn of Michigan City in Michigan City
5820 South Franklin St., Michigan City, IN 46360
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~3.11 miles from Old Lighthouse Museum | Microtel Inn & Suites in Michigan City
9834 West 400 North, Michigan City, IN 46360 (Highway)
Brand New hotel featuring contemporary modern furnishings. Situated at Exit off I-94 exit 34B. No more searching for a great place to have breakfast. Just head over to our complimentary "Get Up & Joe breakfast bar" for a great start to your day! After a long day, sink into our DreamWellTM Bedding and enjoy a restful night. You’ll love our high quality triple sheeting, pillowtop mattress and fluffy blanket for an at-home feel. We understand it's never a good idea to be out of touch. So we offer FREE wireless high-speed Internet access and FREE local calls we even offer FREE long-distance calls anywhere in the continental U.S. Click or call as much as you want. Having a corporate gathering or family event- We have a state of the art meeting facility complete with audio visual aids. Relax in our Indoor pool or stay fit in our modern fitness center. Wyndham Rewards®. Earn valuable rewards every time you stay at a Microtel Inn & Suites® or at one of over 6,000 participating Wyndham Rewards locations around globe.
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~4.25 miles from Old Lighthouse Museum | Knights Inn in Michigan City
201 West Kieffer Rd., Michigan City, IN 46360 (Beach)
Knights Inn Michigan City, with easy access to Hwy 421, has 92 Rooms and is close to outlet shopping and restaurants. Just 6 miles to Blue Chip Casino and 10 miles to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and nearby to several parks. All the rooms in Kinghts Inn are ground level with parking in front of the room. We have jacuzzi suites and offer complimentary continental breakfast, local calls and long distance access. Pets are allowed and No second person charge. 25 inch Television with HBO, ESPN, NBC, CBS, CNN, ABC, PBS, WGN, TBS, TNT, FOX, Weather. Free High Speed Wireless Internet. Coffeemaker - Available upon Request Iron and Board - Available upon Request. Microwave Oven - Available upon Request. Refrigerator - Available upon Request. Continental Breakfast Free parking available. Outdoor parking. Pets Allowed - $10.00 per pet, per day. Wake up call system. 24-hour Switchboard. Toiletries available at the front desk. Free local calls. Free toll-free and long distance access. Message Alert. Ice Machine. Electronic locks. Exterior Corridors. Suites Available. Whirlpool - In suites only. Wyndham Rewards Points.
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~4.27 miles from Old Lighthouse Museum | Red Roof Inn in Michigan City
110 West Kieffer Rd., Michigan City, IN 46360 (Highway)
Red Roof Inn offers clean, comfortable rooms at an economy price. Close to major interstate, walking distance to several restaurants, 5 miles from beautiful Lake Michigan beachfront and park.
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~4.35 miles from Old Lighthouse Museum | Country Inn & Suites Michigan City In in Michigan City
3805 Frontage Rd., Michigan City, IN 46360
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~4.37 miles from Old Lighthouse Museum | Holiday in Express in New Buffalo
11500 Holiday Dr., New Buffalo, MI 49117
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~8.61 miles from Old Lighthouse Museum | Hampton Inn of Laporte in La Porte
1777 West Hi Point Dr., La Porte, IN 46350
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~9.19 miles from Old Lighthouse Museum | Best Western Plaza Hotel in New Buffalo
18800 Laporte Rd., New Buffalo, MI 49117
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~9.35 miles from Old Lighthouse Museum | Best Western Indian Oak in Chesterton
558 Indian Boundary Rd., Chesterton, IN 46304 (Lake)
The Best Western Indian Oak is conveniently located on the southern shoreline of Lake Michigan minutes away from the Indiana Dunes State Park. Hotel guests will have easy access to key area attractions including the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Brassie Golf Course and Valparaiso University, Purdue University and Notre Dame University are all located nearby.
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~10.81 miles from Old Lighthouse Museum | Best Western Laporte Hotel & Conference Center in La Porte
444 Pine Lake Ave., La Porte, IN 46350 (Lake)
Originally built as a "Holidome" style full service hotel, we have a large updated and upscaled four story hotel of 142 rooms with sky-lite atrium and indoor/outdoor pool. We finished a $3 million renovation summer of 2008 with all new ownership and management. PLEASE DISREGARD ANY ONLINE COMMENTS PRIOR TO THAT TIME! The rooms are completely renovated and gorgeous.....new flat screen TVs, refridgerators, microwaves, granite vanities and bath fixtures, premium bedding, furniture, lighting, carpet, draperies and wall covering! All common areas have been renovated as well. We enjoy over 6000 sf of meeting space with approximatley 4000 sf in our Grand Ball Room which is divisible into three separate meeting rooms. We have the ability to cater groups from a small boardroom of six, up to a reception of 400+. Many of our hotel rooms open on to our four story atrium. With lush landscaped terrace areas, indoor/outdoor pool, large fitness room, game room, putt-putt and shuffle board, it is a great area for families There is always something for everyone to do! We are a full service hotel with restaurants serving award winning food. The Timbers Restaurant is our fine dining offering, perfect for special occasions or corporate entertaining, as well as catering for banquets and meetings. Our lounge, Rother's Pub, serves appetizers, sandwiches and salads in a classic rock atmosphere...AND is a great place to watch our favorite sports team. We are conveniently loc
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