Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Light
Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Light, Navigation lighthouse in Oswego County, United States.
The steel and iron tower extends 12 meters above Lake Ontario, featuring a one-story quarters with double steel doors for personnel access.
The lighthouse, constructed in 1880, stands at the end of a 2000-foot breakwater, replacing earlier structures that guided vessels into Oswego Harbor since 1822.
The lighthouse exemplifies maritime engineering from the late 19th century and maintains records of six Coast Guard members who perished during a 1942 boat transfer.
The City of Oswego operates guided tours during summer months, while the United States Coast Guard maintains the solar-powered navigation system.
The structure contains three-feet-thick walls with interior spaces including a living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom finished with plaster and varnished wood trim.
Location: Oswego County
Inception: 1880
Height: 12 m
GPS coordinates: 43.47330,-76.51680
Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:00
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