Buffalo North Breakwater South End Light
Buffalo North Breakwater South End Light, Lighthouse at Buffalo Harbor entrance, New York, US
Buffalo North Breakwater South End Light is a lighthouse positioned at the entrance to Buffalo Harbor in Erie County. The structure has a cylindrical shape with cast iron portholes and a curved metal door that housed equipment for guiding ships.
This lighthouse was built in 1903 to help ships navigate through Buffalo Harbor using a specialized lens system. The original oil-powered light was later replaced with a battery-operated lamp in the 1960s.
The structure represents maritime navigation engineering from the early 1900s, featuring four cast iron port windows and a curved iron door in its design.
The lighthouse is visible from across the Buffalo River and easy to spot from nearby waterfront areas. Best viewing is possible from the water or from vantage points along the shore.
The lighthouse was originally equipped with a specialized Fresnel lens that made light visible across great distances. This optical innovation was common among early 1900s lighthouses for marine navigation.
Location: Erie County
Inception: 1903
GPS coordinates: 42.88028,-78.89583
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43
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