#2971 - 32¢ Spectacle Reef, Lake Huron - bklt

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The Spectacle Reef Lighthouse, situated on the northern corner of Lake Huron, was the most expensive lighthouse built on the Great Lakes. Multiple wrecks in the area persuaded Congress that the investment would be worth the cost, by saving lives and decreasing the cost of salvaging the wrecks. Part of the reason for the $405,000 price tag was the site for construction sat 10 miles off shore in about 15 feet of water. Although a National Historic Site, the site is closed to the public, and the best way to see it is by private boat or small plane. Scott 2971 Spectacle Reef, Lake Huron