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Barcelona Light, Historic lighthouse in Westfield, United States.

The Barcelona Light tower stands 40 feet tall on Lake Erie's shore, constructed from fieldstone with an attached keeper's cottage at its base.

Congress allocated 5,000 dollars in 1828 for the lighthouse construction near Portland, leading to its completion and first illumination in 1829.

The lighthouse represents early American maritime infrastructure, serving as a museum in the Keeper's Cottage where visitors learn about navigation history.

The grounds remain open year-round without admission fees, with parking available at Barcelona Harbor Daniel Reed Pier and Westfield Town parking lot.

This structure earned distinction as the first lighthouse in the world to utilize natural gas for illumination, sourced from a local burning spring.

Location: Chautauqua County

Inception: 1829

Height: 12 m

Made from material: stone

Operator: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Address: 8234 8234 East Lake Road 14787 Westfield 14787 Westfield

GPS coordinates: 42.34110,-79.59479

Latest update: March 19, 2025 04:58

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