About this property
The Baltimore Harbor Light , officially Baltimore Light and historically Baltimore Harbor Lighthouse is a privately owned caisson lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. First lit in 1908, it sits at the mouth of the Magothy River, marking the channel which leads northwest to the opening of the Patapsco River, which then leads into the Baltimore harbor. The light is located adjacent to the mouth of the Magothy River. At the time of its construction, it was the world's tallest caisson lighthouse due to the deep sediment of its location. It was the world's first nuclear powered lighthouse for a brief time in the 1960s.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 02001417. It was listed on December 2, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Baltimore Light Station listed on the National Register?
Baltimore Light Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Baltimore Light Station?
Baltimore Light Station is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Baltimore Light Station?
The period of significance for Baltimore Light Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1908.
Can I research the history near Baltimore Light Station?
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