Newburyport Harbor Light, Waterfront lighthouse in Newburyport, United States.
The Newburyport Harbor Light is a waterfront lighthouse featuring a white brick tower rising 13.5 meters tall, topped with a black lantern room and iron railing. The structure stands directly along the river and forms a distinctive part of the harbor landscape.
The lighthouse began operations in 1788 and served as a navigation aid for vessels entering the Merrimack River. A major reconstruction in 1898 updated the facility and extended its operational life considerably.
The lighthouse embodies the evolution of maritime navigation technology and maintains one of five original glass Fresnel lenses still in use across Massachusetts. Visitors can observe how this technological advancement shaped navigation practices along the river.
The lighthouse is easily viewable from the waterfront and located close to downtown Newburyport. The best views are found from nearby walkways and riverfront promenades, especially at sunset.
The lighthouse displays an unusual asymmetrical paint scheme, with its river-facing side painted entirely white while the remaining surfaces retain their natural red brick appearance. This distinctive design came about for practical reasons and makes the structure particularly striking from certain vantage points.
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