When people think of lighthouses, Pennsylvania may not immediately come to mind. After all, the state doesn’t border the Atlantic Ocean — but it does have some impressive lighthouses of its own. We’ve gathered some of the best here for your viewing pleasure, along with some fun facts about each one.
The North Pier Lighthouse, located on the sandy shores of Lake Erie in the city of Erie, PA, is a popular tourist attraction and a reminder of the importance that lighthouses played in maritime history. The lighthouse’s exterior is a five-course brick structure that was designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the Great Lakes. The lighthouse was originally lit using whale oil, which was heated by a flame and then magnified through a Fresnel lens to produce a brighter beam.
Eventually, the North Pier was extended further ashore and electricity was introduced in 1924, making the lighthouse easier to maintain and improving the lives of the lighthouse keepers. Until then, they had to carry water from the lake in buckets to wash dishes and fill the fuel tank.
In the early 2000s, the US General Services Administration (GSA) began offering a record number of lighthouses for sale or giveaway. Six of these were given away to nonprofits, and four others were sold via public auction. The GSA said that these lighthouses are “unnecessary for the safe navigation of vessels” thanks to advancements in GPS technology. However, they still provide valuable historical and cultural resources to the community.
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