Holland Lighthouse Replica Model Building Set

Take me back to Holland State Park Beach...

Celebrate one of Michigan’s most recognizable landmarks with this handcrafted 247-piece Holland Harbor “Big Red” Lighthouse model, built using genuine LEGO® pieces. Carefully designed to capture the lighthouse’s unmistakable red exterior, twin-gabled roof, and Dutch-inspired architecture, this miniature replica offers a fun, rewarding building experience and an eye-catching display piece once complete.

Built on a compact 5" × 5" display base, it’s the perfect size for a desk, bookshelf, office, or mantel. Whether you’re a lighthouse enthusiast, a Lake Michigan local, or searching for the perfect gift for someone who loves Holland, this model offers a unique way to build and display a piece of coastal life along Lake Michigan.

To complete the display, each set includes a special LED twist light brick that illuminates the lighthouse with a warm beacon, bringing your finished model to life day or night.

Features

• 247-piece model built with brand-new, genuine LEGO® bricks
• Includes a compatible LED twist light brick to illuminate the lighthouse
• Full-color, printed step-by-step building instructions
• Finished model sits on a compact 5" × 5" LEGO® display plate
• Perfect for displaying at home or in the office
• Ships in a full-color, resealable stand-up pouch
• A unique gift for lighthouse enthusiasts, LEGO® builders, and anyone who loves Holland and Lake Michigan

Giving Back

Every BLOCK Lighthouse is carefully designed, sorted, and packaged by hand. A portion of every sale supports lighthouse preservation efforts, allowing you to build a lighthouse while helping preserve one for future generations.

Proceeds from this model will go directly to the Holland Harbor Lighthouse Historical Commission, helping support the restoration, maintenance, and preservation of Big Red for future generations.

Thanks,
Matt

Disclaimer

This is not a LEGO® product. LEGO® and the LEGO® minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this product. The LEGO Group is not liable for any loss, injury, or damage arising from the use or misuse of this product.

The included LED light brick is a compatible accessory and is not manufactured by the LEGO Group.

About Me

Hi, I’m Matt Jenkins from Dublin, Ohio.

I grew up along the shores of Lake Erie in Lorain and Huron, where lighthouses were always part of the landscape. Those early memories sparked a lifelong appreciation for these remarkable landmarks and the communities they represent.

As an adult, I rediscovered my love for LEGO building after my parents returned a box of my childhood bricks. Looking for a fun challenge, I designed a miniature Ohio Stadium on a 16×16 LEGO plate. I shared it online, and in 2015 my designs were featured on ESPN’s Big Ten Blog. What started as a single model quickly grew into hundreds of custom designs.

Today, more than 12,000 orders later, I still personally design every model using BrickLink Studio before building, testing, and creating the printed instructions by hand. Every Block Lighthouses model is constructed with genuine LEGO® bricks and reflects countless hours of design and refinement.

Creating the Holland Harbor Lighthouse gave me the opportunity to recreate one of the Great Lakes’ most colorful and recognizable landmarks. Known affectionately as “Big Red,” the current lighthouse was built in 1907 and stands at the entrance to the channel connecting Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. Its bright red exterior and twin-gabled roof, which reflects Holland’s Dutch heritage, make it unlike almost any other lighthouse in America.

Big Red is considered Michigan’s most photographed lighthouse and has become a beloved symbol of Holland. The lighthouse is best viewed from across the channel at Holland State Park, where its bold red profile creates an unforgettable scene against the water, sandy shoreline, and Lake Michigan sunsets. 

One of my favorite family traditions is visiting lighthouses with my wife and our three daughters. My daughters like to tease me that I’m in my “Lighthouse Era,” but they’ve also seen how meaningful this project has become. Block Lighthouses is more than a business—it’s a way to celebrate these incredible landmarks and help preserve them for future generations.

That’s why a portion of every sale is donated to local lighthouse preservation organizations, helping support the care, restoration, and preservation of the landmarks that inspire these models. Every build you complete helps keep a small piece of Great Lakes heritage shining for years to come.

Thank you for supporting a small family business and helping preserve America’s lighthouse heritage—one brick at a time.