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Managing Organization:
U.S. Coast Guard
Notes:
This lighthouse once had a companion light on the south breakwater.
Tower Height: 40
Height of Focal Plane: 52
Description of Tower: White, cylindrical steel tower on top of square steel dwelling.
This light is operational
Other Buildings?
Integral steel keeper's quarters and fog signal building.
Earlier Towers?
1840: Brick tower; 1850: Wooden tower.
Date Established: 1840
Date Present Tower Built: 1918
Date Automated: 1971
Optics: Fifth order Fresnel lens.
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
Directions:
This lighthouse can be reached by walking out on the breakwater at the north side of the harbor. It can also be photographed from the south breakwater.
Keepers: Ben Forney (1952-1953)
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