It's not goodbye, but rather "see you later" to a popular Algoma landmark along the shores of Lake Michigan.

As part of the reconstruction of the north breakwater wall at the Algoma Marina, Roen Salvage Co. removed the iconic red pierhead lighthouse so further demolition work can take place. The removal comes just a couple of weeks after the catwalk was removed from the wall.

While the future of the catwalk remains uncertain, the red lighthouse made the trip from Algoma to Sturgeon Bay on Tuesday evening, where it will remain for several weeks and receive a fresh coat of red paint before returning home.

City Administrator Matt Murphy said it was great to see how much the city-owned lighthouse means to residents.

Murphy said the multimillion-dollar project, led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, remains on schedule and is expected to be completed on time, meaning it won't be long before the lighthouse returns to its rightful spot.

The city will celebrate its temporarily departed landmarks Saturday at the Algoma Boat Club from noon to 6 p.m. as part of a fundraiser to help save the catwalk.