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# Port Austin Reef Light

Port Austin's Castle on the Lake

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Become A Member](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?p=618) - You can help make a difference with your tax-deductible membership! By becoming a member of the Port Austin Reef Light Association, you join a group of passionate individuals and businesses set on preserving and restoring this maritime gem. Please take the time to complete the membership application below and return the Port Austin Reef Lighthouse
- [Matching Fund](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?p=616) - An anonymous foundation has stepped forward with an exciting matching grant opportunity that will help PARLA raise the funds required to both meet the terms of the MDOT grant and finish the interior of the lighthouse. For every dollar raised between July 1st through December 20th, 2022, the Foundation will match every dollar raised dollar
- [Blog Post #1:  Port Austin Proud](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?p=109) - In the waters of Lake Huron, off the tip of Michigan's thumb, lies the most majestic lighthouse of Michigan. For over a century it has proudly shined its light to guide ships safely into Saginaw Bay and away from the rocky shallow coast which leads to Port Austin.
- [Blog Post #2 Local Lighthouses Net Grants](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?p=112) - Local lighthouses net grants By Kate Hessling Assistant News Editor Published: Friday, March 7, 2014 4:32 PM EST UPPER THUMB — Two Huron County lighthouses are recipients of state grant funds, according to an announcement Friday. “I’m thrilled,” said Lou Schillinger, president of the Port Austin Reef Light Association. The association was awarded about $40,000 to

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/)
- [Donate](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=69) - Donate to PARLA - Help Continue the Work of Restoring and Preserving the Port Austin Reef Lighthouse The Port Austin Reef Light Association is a volunteer-based, 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization. The work of restoring and preserving the Port Austin Reef Lighthouse happens because of donations from the public. Many of the restoration, continuing preservation
- [Become a Member](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=469) - You can help make a difference with your tax-deductible membership! By becoming a member of the Port Austin Reef Light Association, you join a group of passionate individuals and businesses set on preserving and restoring this maritime gem. Please take the time to complete the membership application below and return the Port Austin Reef Lighthouse
- [Become a Volunteer](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=10)
- [Get Involved](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=467)
- [About Us](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=597) - Our Mission To restore, preserve, provide access and educate the public about the Port Austin Reef Lighthouse and Michigan’s maritime history. Our Location The Port Austin Reef Light is located in Lake Huron approximately 2½ miles north of the Port Austin Harbor and Port Austin, Michigan. Latitude N 44 deg 04.893 minLongitude W 082 deg
- [Contact Us](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=634)
- [Significant Documents](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=1131)
- [Support the Campaign Online](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=403)
- [Keep the Light Shining](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=448)
- [Thank You](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=210)
- [Restoration & Preservation](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=14) - Lou Schillinger, a citizen of Port Austin, contacted the USCG Ninth District Commander as an individual in late 1984 to secure an “Occupancy License” for the purposes of stabilizing the station. During the years 1984-1989, Schillinger and his family, friends, and volunteers from Port Austin removed guano and undertook preliminary stabilization. In 1988, many of those friends
- [PARLA Team Leaders](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=455)
- [Port Austin Reef Light Station Timeline](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=179)
- [Donate via Paypal](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=208)
- [Destination](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=636)
- [Gallery](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=635)
- [History](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?page_id=12) - The Port Austin Reef Light is located on Port Austin Reef, Michigan about 1 and ½ miles from the mainland, at the southerly side of the entrance to Saginaw Bay. It is 2 and 1`/2 miles due North of the Port Austin Harbor of Refuge. As a result of a recent survey of the Lighthouse

## Products

- [Shower Room- Available](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=shower-room) - Make a donation to convert the old coal storage room to the shower room. Repair and paint walls. Install Wall panel shower with shower pan. Install shower plumbing fixtures. Epoxy floor finish. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per donors wishes.
- [Ice Box- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=ice-box) - Donate to install all the equipment in the ice box. Install electrical and wind system operational equipment in Ice Box. Install water expansion tank and RV pump. Install shallow well jet pump and filter to draw lake water. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Donation will be recognized inside
- [Interior and Exterior Lighting Fixtures- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=interior-and-exterior-lighting-fixtures) - Make donation to the interior and exterior lighting fixtures. Purchase and install historical replica pendant lighting in all the rooms of the lighthouse and exterior safety lighting. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per donors wishes.
- [Watch Room- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=watch-room) - Scrape, repair, clean and paint tounge and groove paneling on wall and ceiling. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per donors wishes.
- [Wooden Interior Steps- Available](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=wooden-interior-steps) - Make a donation to repair and refinish edges of our original interior stairs- both the tread and riser. Be part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per donors wishes.
- [Bathroom- Available](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=bathroom) - Make a donation to create the create the bathroom. Wainscoating wall/floor to ceiling, reinstall existing door. Install compostable toilet and plumbing for sink. Refinish cabinetry. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per donors wishes.
- [Bedroom 3/Office - Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=bedroom-3-office) - Make a donation to restore the keeps bedroom on the fourth floor. Repair plaster & brick walls, patch, prime & paint. Wainscoting ceiling paint & finish to match original. Repair and or replace damage to existing flooring with new material to match original and refinish floor. Be a part of the history of the Port
- [First Staircase- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=first-staircase) - Make a donation to install the first staircase on the first floor. Modify & install staircase historic materials. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per donors wishes.
- [Green Energy- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=green-energy) - Make a donation to install our green energy program. Install wind and solar storage batteries in watch room. Install wiring via open mounted conduit throughout lighthouse. Install electrical panels with breakers. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light Association. Donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per donors wishes.
- [Repair of East Crane- Sponsorship Received](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=repair-of-east-crane) - Donation to help us restore the east crane to working order. Our east crane is frozen and can't swing, so it can't lift a boat from the dock. Help us free it, and install a motarized winch system so we can safely pull up a boat during fowl weather. Be part of the history of
- [Historical Displays- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=historical-displays) - Make a donation to create the historical displays. Help bring the stories of the lighthouse, it's keepers, tales of heroism, shipwrecks and events that is our history through visual displays throughout the building. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per donors wishes.
- [Bedroom 2- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=bedroom-2) - Make a donation to restore the keeps bedroom on the third floor. Repair plaster & brick walls, prime & paint. Repair and refinish floor. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per donors wishes.
- [Bedroom 1- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=bedroom-1) - Make a donation to restore the keeps bedroom on the second floor. Repair plaster & brick walls, prime & paint. Reinstall existing door and associated hardware. Repair and refinish floor. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per donors wishes.
- [Entry- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=entry) - Make a donation to restore the entry. Plaster patch and repair. Prim and Paint. Epoxy floor finish, reinstallation of existing doors, wall finish restore & paint. Be part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per donors wishes.
- [Galley- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=galley) - Make a donation to restore the galley. Repair plaster & brick walls, patch, prime & paint. Apply epoxy coating to concrete floors. Install LP period stove, refrigerator, period sink, pantry shelves and cabinets. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per the donors
- [Lamp Room Glass Door- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=lamp-room-glass-door) - Make a donation to restore the Lamp Room Glass in the Door. Replace plexiglass window with custom curved pane of impact resistant glass. Be a part of the Port Austin Reef Light. Donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per the donors wishes.
- [Lamp Room Glass East- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=lamp-room-glass-east) - Make a donation to replace the lamp room plexiglass east panes. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. The donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per the donors wishes.
- [Lamp Room Glass West- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=lamp-room-glass-west) - Make a donation to replace the lamp room plexiglass east panes. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. The donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per the donors wishes.
- [Lamp Room Glass South- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=lamp-room-glass-south) - Make a donation to replace the lamp room plexiglass east panes. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. The donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per the donors wishes.
- [Lamp Room Glass North- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=lamp-room-glass-north) - Make a donation to replace the lamp room plexiglass east panes. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. The donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per the donors wishes.
- [Lamp Room- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=lamp-room) - Make a donation to restoration of the lamp room. Resurface the interior/exterior walls & floors with sand blasting. Wall finish restoration- Belzona Interior and Exterior. Bronze glazing bar restoration. Be part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Donation will be recognized inside the lighthouse per donors wishes.
- [Spiral Staircase 1- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=spiral-staircase-1) - Make a donation to repair the spiral staircase in the third bedroom/office leads to the watch room. The staircase needs to be repaired, cleaned, primed and painted. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Thank you Joyce Stanek for your generous donation!
- [Spiral Staircase 2- Sponsorship Received!](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product=spiral-staircase-2) - Mark a donation to repair the spiral staircase in the watch room that leads to the lamp room. The staircase needs to be repaired, cleaned, primed and painted. Be a part of the history of the Port Austin Reef Light. Thank you Kris Kuziel for your generous donation!

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- [Donate](https://www.portaustinreeflight.org/?product_cat=donate) - Donate to the Port Austin Reef Light Association and help us finish the restoration of Port Austin’s Castle on the Lake.