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Now Open For the Season
Daily Hours
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission to the Grounds
is Free
There is a $2.50 Fee to Climb the Tower
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New Presque Isle Lighthouse |
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Well before any lighthouses were built in the area, Presque Isle Harbor served as a refuge for ships and a source for wood to fire their boilers. When it was determined in 1866 that the Old Presque Isle keeper's dwelling was in need of replacement, a decision was made to build the New Presque Isle Light at a more favorable location for navigation. Construction on the 113' tower, with a two story keepers house attached by a passageway, was begun in 1870. The new light was operational in 1871. The Old Presque Isle keeper, Patrick Garrity, relocated to the new light with his family. A fog signal building and oil storage building were added in 1890. These were torn down in the 1950's and a garage was built to house the cars of Coast Guard personnel. The light was automated in 1970 and abandoned as a station soon after. The property was transferred to Presque Isle Township in 1998. For a complete history of the site see Terry Pepper's excellent narrative at Seeing The Light
The
New Presque Isle Lighthouse is located
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