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Presque Isle (Erie) Lighthouse,
Erie, PA
*Dates of operation~~ 1873-present
*Building Material~~ Brick
*Tower~~ 68 feet
*Elevation~~ 7 feet above lake level
*Markings~~ White w/ black lantern
*Light Pattern~~ Three second white flash followed by a three second eclipse
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's quarters (attached to tower), oil house
*Automated~~ 1962
*Original Lens~~Fourth Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ 300 mm acrylic airport beacon
*Open to Public?~~ No
*Current Owner~~ State of Pennsylvania as part of Presque Isle State Park
*Waterway Location~~ Lake Erie
*Significant Feature~~ Keeper's house is used as lodging for park employees    

                  LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.visiteriepa.com/presque_isle_lighthouse.shtml

National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/presque.htm

Sea The Light's lighthouse info and history
http://www.seathelights.com/pa/presque_isle.html
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