About this property
Pomham Rocks Light (also known as "Pomham Lighthouse") is a historic lighthouse in the Providence River about 200 yards (180 m) off the shoreline of the Riverside neighborhood of the city of East Providence, Rhode Island. It is the northernmost lighthouse in Narragansett Bay.
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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 79000001. It was listed on July 8, 1979.
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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 Pomham Rocks Light Station listed on the National Register?
Pomham Rocks Light Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Pomham Rocks Light Station?
Pomham Rocks Light Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pomham Rocks Light Station?
The period of significance for Pomham Rocks Light Station is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Pomham Rocks Light Station?
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