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Name: Turtle Rock Light (PA)

Nearest Town or City:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Location: Schuylkill River.


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Photo: Judi A. Kearney

Managing Organization:
Sedgeley Club

Telephone: 215-765-3585

Website: http://www.partyspace.com/facilitypages/sedgeley/main_page.htm

Notes:
This lighthouse was privately built by Frank Thurwanger at a cost of $2,663. It is now enclosed by a clubhouse in Fairmont Park. It is lighted on special occasions.

Description of Tower: Cylindrical brick tower.

This light is not operational

Other Buildings?
Attached clubhouse.

Date Established: 1887

Date Present Tower Built: 1887

Current Use: Part of clubhouse.

Open To Public? No.

Directions:
Best seen by boat on the Schuylkill River.

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