Lorain West Breakwater Light
Lorain West Breakwater Light, Lake Erie lighthouse in Lorain, US.
The Lorain West Breakwater Light rises 51 feet above Lake Erie, featuring a square tower design with white walls and red trim details.
The United States Congress allocated 35,000 dollars in 1913 to construct this lighthouse, which began operations in 1917 with a fourth-order Fresnel lens.
Local students demonstrated their commitment to preservation by collecting 2,861 pounds of pennies, contributing over 5,000 dollars to the lighthouse foundation in 1991.
Located at coordinates 41°28′39.28″N and 82°11′25.90″W, the lighthouse extends its signal range to 6 nautical miles across Lake Erie.
The structure contains a complete living facility with a cistern, coal bin, and storage areas, marking the first permanent residence for light keepers in 1919.
Location: Lorain
Inception: 1917
Height: 15.5 m
GPS coordinates: 41.47758,-82.19050
Latest update: March 24, 2025 14:44
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