Bridgeport Harbor Light, Metal and concrete lighthouse in Bridgeport Harbor, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Bridgeport Harbor Light is a metal and concrete lighthouse with a skeletal tower structure topped by a green dayboard, standing approximately 57 feet tall. The tower anchors the harbor entrance and features an automated light powered by solar energy.
The original lighthouse was built in 1851 and underwent major reconstruction in 1871 when a dwelling and fourth-order Fresnel lens were added. A complete modern replacement came in 1953 with the installation of the current automated structure.
The tower stands at the harbor entrance where fishing boats and commercial vessels pass daily, serving as a practical reference point for local mariners navigating the channel.
The tower is viewable from the water and surrounding areas but is not accessible for climbing or close inspection. Binoculars are useful for examining details from observation points along the harbor shoreline.
During the Spanish-American War in 1898, the lighthouse was equipped with 10-inch guns as part of coastal defense preparations. This military modification reflects the harbor's importance during that conflict though no guns remain visible today.
Location: Fairfield County
Location: Connecticut
Inception: 1953
Made from material: concrete, metal
GPS coordinates: 41.15667,-73.18000
Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:42
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