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| Erie Land (Old Presque Isle) Lighthouse, Erie, PA |
*Dates of operation~~ 1867-1899, 2004-present
*Building Material~~ Sandstone w/ brick lining
*Tower~~ 49 feet
*Elevation~~ 80 feet above lake level
*Markings~~ Unpainted Sandstone
*Light Pattern~~ Fixed white
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's house only still remains
*Automated~~ No
*Original Lens~~ Third Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ (a modern optic was reinserted into the restored lantern room in 2004)
*Open to Public?~~ Yes (grounds only)
*Current Owner~~ City of Erie, PA
*Waterway Location~~ Erie Bay, Lake Erie
*Significant Feature~~ Lighthouse was deactivated in 1881, but reactivated in 1885 due
to mariner outcry. Lighthouse was permanently deactivated in 1899 when Presque Isle
Lighthouse was lit.
LINKS
Rudy and Alice's lighthouse history and info
http://www.rudyalicelighthouse.net/ErieLts/ErieLand/ErieLand.htm
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/erieland.htm
Dave Wobser's lighthouse info and history
http://lighthouse.boatnerd.com/gallery/Erie/ErieLand.htm
*Building Material~~ Sandstone w/ brick lining
*Tower~~ 49 feet
*Elevation~~ 80 feet above lake level
*Markings~~ Unpainted Sandstone
*Light Pattern~~ Fixed white
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's house only still remains
*Automated~~ No
*Original Lens~~ Third Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ (a modern optic was reinserted into the restored lantern room in 2004)
*Open to Public?~~ Yes (grounds only)
*Current Owner~~ City of Erie, PA
*Waterway Location~~ Erie Bay, Lake Erie
*Significant Feature~~ Lighthouse was deactivated in 1881, but reactivated in 1885 due
to mariner outcry. Lighthouse was permanently deactivated in 1899 when Presque Isle
Lighthouse was lit.
LINKS
Rudy and Alice's lighthouse history and info
http://www.rudyalicelighthouse.net/ErieLts/ErieLand/ErieLand.htm
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/erieland.htm
Dave Wobser's lighthouse info and history
http://lighthouse.boatnerd.com/gallery/Erie/ErieLand.htm
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