Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse Lighthouse
Iso W 6s🇺🇸Fairport Harbor/Lake Erie, OH, USOperational
Location & Light Range
About Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse Lighthouse
This lighthouse guides mariners on Lake Erie near the mouth of the Grand River. Constructed in 1925, the structure stands 13 meters tall with its focal plane at 17 meters above water. It emits a white light on an automated system. The lighthouse is situated at the end of a breakwater, accessible by walking along the structure. Community efforts have aimed to preserve the facility for the future, though the U.S. Coast Guard continues to maintain its navigational function.
Why it matters: This lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1992, acknowledging its historical significance.
Background
The Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light is a lighthouse on Lake Erie located at the end of a breakwater near the mouth of the Grand River in the U.S. state of Ohio. Along with the Fairport Harbor Light, it is one of two lighthouses near Fairport Harbor and was built in 1925 to replace the other located within the village.
The light is automated and closed to the public. However, it is possible to walk out along the breakwater to view the structure and grounds. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1992.
In 2006, an effort began by a group of community activists to take ownership of the lighthouse with the goal of preserving the facility for future generations. The United States Coast Guard will continue to maintain the light and foghorn as a navigational aid.
In September 2009, the United States General Services Administration put the lighthouse up for public auction via an online auction. After two more auctions, a bidder secured the lighthouse in August 2011 and converted it into a summer residence.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Iso W 6s
- Flash Type
- Isophase
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 6s
- Focal Height
- 17m
- Light Range
- 13NM (24.1 km)
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1925
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q5430706 →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 13m
Location
- City
- Fairport Harbor/Lake Erie, OH
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 41.7667°
- Longitude
- -81.2667°
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