Butler Flats Light, Historic lighthouse in New Bedford Harbor, Massachusetts, United States
The Butler Flats Light rises 53 feet above New Bedford Harbor, featuring four levels including storage, office space, living quarters, and watch room.
Francis Hopkinson Smith, who constructed the foundation of the Statue of Liberty, designed this lighthouse structure completed in 1898 to guide maritime traffic.
Two generations of the Baker family maintained this maritime navigational aid for 80 years, representing the dedication of lighthouse keepers to maritime safety.
The white tower with black base stands at coordinates 41.6037948, -70.894482, visible from East Rodney French Boulevard and various waterfront locations.
This caisson lighthouse contains interior spaces formerly divided to accommodate seven crew members, with multiple circular decks surrounding the structure.
Location: New Bedford
Inception: 1898
Architects: Francis Hopkinson Smith
GPS coordinates: 41.60379,-70.89448
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:05
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