National Register of Historic Places

Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light

Fairport Harbor, Lake County, Ohio
Listed
April 9, 1992
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92000242

About this property

The Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light is a lighthouse on Lake Erie located at the end of a breakwater near the mouth of the Grand River in the U.S. state of Ohio. Along with the Fairport Harbor Light, it is one of two lighthouses near Fairport Harbor and was built in 1925 to replace the other located within the village. The light is automated and closed to the public. However, it is possible to walk out along the breakwater to view the structure and grounds. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1992. In 2006, an effort began by a group of community activists to take ownership of the lighthouse with the goal of preserving the facility for future generations. The United States Coast Guard will continue to maintain the light and foghorn as a navigational aid. In September 2009, the United States General Services Administration put the lighthouse up for public auction via an online auction. After two more auctions, a bidder secured the lighthouse in August 2011 and converted it into a summer residence.

Location

Fairport Harbor, Lake County, Ohio
41.76729, -81.28134

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light listed on the National Register?

Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 9, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light?

Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light?

The period of significance for Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light is recorded as the industrial era.

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