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| Marblehead Lighthouse, Marblehead, OH |
*Dates of operation~~ 1822-present
*Building Material~~ limestone
*Tower~~ 65 feet
*Elevation~~ 10 feet above lake level
*Markings~~ White w/ red trim
*Light Pattern~~ green flash every 6 seconds
*Keeper's House and all buildings still exist
*Automated~~ 1958
*Original Lens~~ Thirteen whale oil lamps w/ reflectors
*Current Lens~~ 300 mm plastic beacon
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ Ohio Department of Natural Resources
*Waterway Location~~ Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie
*Significant Feature~~ Marblehead is the oldest continuous service lighthouse on the
Great Lakes. Was known as Sandusky Bay Lighthouse until 1870.
LINKS
Ohio State Parks
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/marblehead.htm
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/marblehd.htm
Night Beacon Lighthouses Marblehead Page
http://www.nightbeacon.com/zlighthouses/lakeerie/individuallights/Marblehead_Lighthouse.htm
*Building Material~~ limestone
*Tower~~ 65 feet
*Elevation~~ 10 feet above lake level
*Markings~~ White w/ red trim
*Light Pattern~~ green flash every 6 seconds
*Keeper's House and all buildings still exist
*Automated~~ 1958
*Original Lens~~ Thirteen whale oil lamps w/ reflectors
*Current Lens~~ 300 mm plastic beacon
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ Ohio Department of Natural Resources
*Waterway Location~~ Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie
*Significant Feature~~ Marblehead is the oldest continuous service lighthouse on the
Great Lakes. Was known as Sandusky Bay Lighthouse until 1870.
LINKS
Ohio State Parks
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/marblehead.htm
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/marblehd.htm
Night Beacon Lighthouses Marblehead Page
http://www.nightbeacon.com/zlighthouses/lakeerie/individuallights/Marblehead_Lighthouse.htm
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