Block Island Southeast Light, Spring Street & Mohegan Trail at Mohegan...
Significance: The Block Island Southeast Lighthouse is significant as a primary aid to the navigation of an otherwise dangerous area, once referred to as the "stumbling block" of the New England coast. It mark... More
New London Ledge Lighthouse, Long Island Sound, East of main harbor ch...
Significance: New London Ledge Lighthouse, built 1906-1909, is a rare example of a turn-of-the-century, water-bound lighthouse with a masonry, domestic design. While most contemporary lighthouses were construc... More
Land Lighthouse, Front Street, Land Lighthouse Park, Erie, Erie County...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-48 Survey number: HABS PA-517 Building/structure dates: 1867 Initial Construction
Hunting Island Lighthouse, Cottage HI-65, Hunting Island State Park, U...
Survey number: HABS SC-385-E Public domain photograph - historical image of Hawaii, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jones Point Lighthouse, Jones Point, Potomac River, Alexandria, Indepe...
Significance: One of the last remaining examples of Potomac River Lighthouse architecture. Built in 1855 and used until 1926, the lighthouse was placed near number 1 boundary marker for the District of Columbia... More
Petit Manan Light Station, 2.5 miles south of Petit Manan Point, Milbr...
Survey number: HABS ME-194 Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Grosse Point Lighthouse, 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Cook County, IL
2003 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Grosse Point lighthouse played a significant role in the development of maritime commerce on the Great Lakes. It was the leading historic navigational ai... More
Grosse Point Lighthouse, 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Cook County, IL
2003 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Grosse Point lighthouse played a significant role in the development of maritime commerce on the Great Lakes. It was the leading historic navigational ai... More
Barnegat Lighthouse, Barnegat, Ocean County, NJ
Survey number: HABS NJ-43 Building/structure dates: 1858 Initial Construction
Pumpkin Island Light Station, Pumpkin Island, at northern end of Eggem...
Survey number: HABS ME-200
Faro del Puerto de Ponce, Calo Cardona,Puerto de Ponce, Ponce, Ponce M...
Significance: Cayo Cardona is located on a small 6 acre key west of Ponce Harbor. The light, built in 1889, guides the entrance to the Port of Ponce, as a 6th order red fixed light. Survey number: HAER PR-16 ... More
Cape Neddick Light Station, End of Nubble Road, 1.1 miles east of U.S....
Survey number: HABS ME-192
Hunting Island Lighthouse, Cottage HI-64, Hunting Island State Park, U...
Survey number: HABS SC-385-D Public domain photograph - historical image of Hawaii, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Double Keeper's Dwelling, Point of Cape Hatt...
Significance: The Double Keeper's Quarters at Cape Hatteras was constructed in 1854, at the same time as the nearby Lighthouse was raised in height. Built of wood frame construction, and resting on brick pier f... More
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Double Keeper's Dwelling, Point of Cape Hatt...
Significance: The Double Keeper's Quarters at Cape Hatteras was constructed in 1854, at the same time as the nearby Lighthouse was raised in height. Built of wood frame construction, and resting on brick pier f... More
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Double Keeper's Dwelling, Point of Cape Hatt...
Significance: The Double Keeper's Quarters at Cape Hatteras was constructed in 1854, at the same time as the nearby Lighthouse was raised in height. Built of wood frame construction, and resting on brick pier f... More
Monomoy Point Light Station, Approximately 3500 feet Northeast Powder ...
Significance: Originally built in response to Federal period growth in coastal traffic, the Monomoy Point Light Station is now significant as an early example of cast-iron light construction for a secondary, fi... More
Hunting Island Lighthouse, Lighthouse, Hunting Island State Park, U.S....
Significance: Guide to sailing vessels, used until 1933 by United States Lighthouse Service, now used as an observation platform. One of few surviving historic lighthouses in South Carolina. Survey number: HAB... More
Frank's Island Lighthouse, North East Pass, Mississippi River, Boothvi...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N735 Survey number: HABS LA-19 Building/structure dates: 1823 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 18q2 Subsequent Work
Pigeon Point Lighthouse, State Highway 1, Pescadero, San Mateo County,...
Original working drawings are located at the National Archives. Lighthouse has rotating gear, & the complex has a watch house. Significance: This was the earliest lighthouse on the west coast to have a First-ir... More
Pigeon Point Lighthouse, State Highway 1, Pescadero, San Mateo County,...
Original working drawings are located at the National Archives. Lighthouse has rotating gear, & the complex has a watch house. Significance: This was the earliest lighthouse on the west coast to have a First-ir... More
Pigeon Point Lighthouse, State Highway 1, Pescadero, San Mateo County,...
Original working drawings are located at the National Archives. Lighthouse has rotating gear, & the complex has a watch house. Significance: This was the earliest lighthouse on the west coast to have a First-ir... More
Passage Island Light Station, Lighthouse, Copper Harbor, Keweenaw Coun...
Survey number: HABS MI-385-A Public domain photograph of architecture design, diagram, drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Passage Island Light Station, Lighthouse, Copper Harbor, Keweenaw Coun...
Survey number: HABS MI-385-A Public domain photograph of architectural diagram, building plan, section, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Saddleback Ledge Lighthouse, On Saddleback Ledge in Penobscot Bay, Roc...
Significance: This structure, built in 1839, is an outstanding example of the lighthouses built on the New England coast. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-40 Survey number: HABS ... More
Outer Island Light Station, Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters, La Pointe,...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N46 Survey number: HABS WI-318-A
Outer Island Light Station, Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters, La Pointe,...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N46 Survey number: HABS WI-318-A
Owl's Head Light Station, Off State Highway 73 just east of Rockland o...
Survey number: HABS ME-185 Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Faro Isla de Culebritas, South side of Isla Culebrita, Culebra, Culebr...
Significance: Isla Culebrita Light was built in 1886 on the western side of Virgin Passage. In both design and importance of location the stone structure is unique. In 1888 the 4th order light showed a fixed ... More
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Point of Cape Hatteras, access road from Rou...
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Matinicus Rock Light Station, Matinicus Island, on Matinicus Rock, Mat...
Survey number: HABS ME-210
Point Reyes Lighthouse, Point Reyes Station, Marin County, CA
Complex has a fog building. Survey number: HABS CA-2250 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 91001100
Bodie Island Light Station, Off Highway 12, Nags Head, Dare County, NC
Significance: Bodie Island Light Station served as an important aid to navigation in a system of lighthouses guiding mariners along the hazardous waters of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, often referred to a... More
Bodie Island Light Station, Off Highway 12, Nags Head, Dare County, NC
Significance: Bodie Island Light Station served as an important aid to navigation in a system of lighthouses guiding mariners along the hazardous waters of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, often referred to a... More
Bodie Island Light Station, Off Highway 12, Nags Head, Dare County, NC
Significance: Bodie Island Light Station served as an important aid to navigation in a system of lighthouses guiding mariners along the hazardous waters of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, often referred to a... More
Tenants Harbor Light Station, Southern Island, at entrance to Tenants ...
Survey number: HABS ME-215
Tenants Harbor Light Station, Southern Island, at entrance to Tenants ...
Survey number: HABS ME-215
Faro del Puerto de Guanica, Punta Meseta, Guanica, Guanica Municipio, ...
Significance: The Guanica Light is completely vandalized and in ruins, projected against the hills and dry mountains which form the east entrance to Guanica Harbor; one of the most important, busiest, and best ... More
Faro del Puerto de Guanica, Punta Meseta, Guanica, Guanica Municipio, ...
Significance: The Guanica Light is completely vandalized and in ruins, projected against the hills and dry mountains which form the east entrance to Guanica Harbor; one of the most important, busiest, and best ... More
Faro de las Cabezas de San Juan, Cabezas de San Juan, Las Croabas, Faj...
Significance: In 1782, one hundred years before the final construction of Cabo San Juan Lighthouse, Fray Inigo Abbad y Lasierra, who wrote the first formal history of Puerto Rico stated that: "The mountain peak... More
Faro de las Cabezas de San Juan, Cabezas de San Juan, Las Croabas, Faj...
Significance: In 1782, one hundred years before the final construction of Cabo San Juan Lighthouse, Fray Inigo Abbad y Lasierra, who wrote the first formal history of Puerto Rico stated that: "The mountain peak... More
Michigan City Lighthouse, Washington Park, Michigan City, La Porte Cou...
Significance: The building served as a navigation lighthouse for shipping on the southern shore of Lake Michigan. It served in this capacity from 1858 until 1934 when a new facility replaced it. Survey number... More
Cedar Point Lighthouse, Cedar Point at Patuxent River & Chesapeake Bay...
Significance: The significance of the Cedar Point Lighthouse lies in the history of navigation and commerce in the Chesapeake Bay. Additionally, the shell of a building which remained in 1981 had some architec... More
Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, Hudson River, Athens, Greene County, NY
1987 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: It was completed in 1874, and is one of 7 lighthouses built along the Hudson River by the Coast Guard to aid navigation. This Second-Empire buildi... More
Presque Isle Light Station, Off SR 405, At North end Grand Lake Road, ...
Significance: The significance of the Presque Isle Light Station stems from two sources. First, it played a role in the expansion of shipping and passenger travel on the Great Lakes and the subsequent developm... More
Faro de Punta de Las Figuras, Punta de las Figuras, Las Palmas, Arroyo...
Significance: The Punta Figuras Light was built as a local light to aid navigation into Arroyo and Patillas Ports in 1893. Originally it was a 5th order light, one of only two built, and showed a fixed white l... More
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE PINE, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Base...
See HAER DC-56, U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tenders, 133' Class for overview. Significance: WHITE PINE was originally constructed as a yard lighter YF 448 for the U.S. Navy YF 257 class. This class of vessel provide... More
Green's Ledge Lighthouse, Long Island Sound, Norwalk, Fairfield County...
Significance: Green's Ledge Lighthouse, built 1902, is significant as an example of a pre-fabricated, conical, cast-iron light tower built on a cylindrical cast-iron and concrete foundation. That design was de... More
Liston Range Rear Light, County Road 2, Biddles Corner, New Castle Cou...
Significance: The Liston Range Rear Light merits attention for two reasons. First, it is a river range light a type virtually ignored in the historical literature on lighthouses. Secondly, it is a wrought i... More
Lighthouse, Point Pinos, Monterey, Monterey County, CA
Survey number: HABS CA-1264 Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mispillion Lighthouse, South bank of Mispillion River at its confluenc...
Significance: Mispillion Lighthouse is the sole surviving wood-frame lighthouse in Delaware and is one of only three Delaware Bay lighthouses still standing on Delaware soil. Unprocessed Field note material ex... More
Mispillion Lighthouse, South bank of Mispillion River at its confluenc...
Significance: Mispillion Lighthouse is the sole surviving wood-frame lighthouse in Delaware and is one of only three Delaware Bay lighthouses still standing on Delaware soil. Unprocessed Field note material ex... More
Sand Island Light Station, Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters, Bayfield, B...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N44 Survey number: HABS WI-313-A
Sandy Hook Lighthouse, Fort Hancock, Fort Hancock, Monmouth County, NJ
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-263 Survey number: HABS NJ-326 Building/structure dates: 1764 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000468
Cape Spencer Lighthouse, Lighthouse
Survey number: HAER AK-24-A Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cape Arago Lighthouse, Gregory Point, Charleston, Coos County, OR
See also HAER OR-156 for footbridge leading to lighthouse Significance: Completed in 1934, the Cape Arago Lighthouse was the third light constructed at the Cape Arago Light Station that was established in 1866.... More
Cape Arago Lighthouse, Gregory Point, Charleston, Coos County, OR
See also HAER OR-156 for footbridge leading to lighthouse Significance: Completed in 1934, the Cape Arago Lighthouse was the third light constructed at the Cape Arago Light Station that was established in 1866.... More
Fort Monroe, Old Point Comfort Lighthouse, Ingalls Road, Hampton, Hamp...
Survey number: HABS VA-595-J National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000912
Plymouth Light, Gurnet Point, Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA
Significance: Plymouth Light, built in 1843, is significant as the oldest timber-framed lighthouse in the United States. It is located on the Gurnet, a strategic coastal location that has been the site of fort... More
Faro de Punta Tuna, Punta Tuna, Emajagua, Maunabo Municipio, PR
Significance: The Punta Tuna Lighthouse was constructed as a third order lighthouse that showed a white light with a group of two flashes. It served as the most eastern primary light that terminated the Island... More
Faro de Punta Tuna, Punta Tuna, Emajagua, Maunabo Municipio, PR
Significance: The Punta Tuna Lighthouse was constructed as a third order lighthouse that showed a white light with a group of two flashes. It served as the most eastern primary light that terminated the Island... More
Point Wilson Light Station, Harbor Defense Way, Port Townsend, Jeffers...
Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Isla de Mona Light, Mona Island, Cabo Rojo, Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR
Significance: Mona Island Light is the only existing lighthouse for which two entirely different plans were drawn between 1885-1886. The first plan called for a 2nd class light, 22 miles range light beam, 3 ke... More
Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse, Mouth of Patapsco River, Riviera Beach, A...
Significance: Built in 1856, the Seven-Foot Knoll Lighthouse was the second screwpile structure built by the U.S. Lighthouse Service. The present structure contains some elements of the original cast-iron stru... More
Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse, Mouth of Patapsco River, Riviera Beach, A...
Significance: Built in 1856, the Seven-Foot Knoll Lighthouse was the second screwpile structure built by the U.S. Lighthouse Service. The present structure contains some elements of the original cast-iron stru... More
Portland Head Light, Portland Head, approximately 1/2 mile East of Sho...
Site contains fog signal house, fog bells & fog whistle house. Significance: One of only four lighthouses authorized by President Washington, Portland Head Light was the first lighted by the federal government.... More
Portland Head Light, Portland Head, approximately 1/2 mile East of Sho...
Site contains fog signal house, fog bells & fog whistle house. Significance: One of only four lighthouses authorized by President Washington, Portland Head Light was the first lighted by the federal government.... More
Point Loma Lighthouse No. 355, (moved), San Diego, San Diego County, C...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-8 Survey number: HABS CA-41 Building/structure dates: 1854- 1855 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work
Point Loma Lighthouse No. 355, (moved), San Diego, San Diego County, C...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-8 Survey number: HABS CA-41 Building/structure dates: 1854- 1855 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work
New London Ledge Lighthouse, Long Island Sound, East of main harbor ch...
Significance: New London Ledge Lighthouse, built 1906-1909, is a rare example of a turn-of-the-century, water-bound lighthouse with a masonry, domestic design. While most contemporary lighthouses were construc... More
Hendricks Head Light Station, End of Beach Road, West Southport vicini...
Survey number: HABS ME-186 Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jones Point Lighthouse, Jones Point, Potomac River, Alexandria, Indepe...
Significance: One of the last remaining examples of Potomac River Lighthouse architecture. Built in 1855 and used until 1926, the lighthouse was placed near number 1 boundary marker for the District of Columbia... More
Jones Point Lighthouse, Jones Point, Potomac River, Alexandria, Indepe...
Significance: One of the last remaining examples of Potomac River Lighthouse architecture. Built in 1855 and used until 1926, the lighthouse was placed near number 1 boundary marker for the District of Columbia... More
Petit Manan Light Station, 2.5 miles south of Petit Manan Point, Milbr...
Survey number: HABS ME-194
Penfield Reef Lighthouse, Long Island Sound, Bridgeport, Fairfield Cou...
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Grosse Point Lighthouse, 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Cook County, IL
2003 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Grosse Point lighthouse played a significant role in the development of maritime commerce on the Great Lakes. It was the leading historic navigational ai... More
Buffalo Lighthouse, Buffalo Harbor, Buffalo River & Lake Erie, Buffalo...
Significance: This was the second lighthouse in Buffalo. Its picture is included in the seal of the city of Buffalo symbolizing the city's tradition as an important port on the Great Lakes. Survey number: HABS NY-60
Genessee Lighthouse, Lake Avenue, Rochester, Monroe County, NY
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-122 Survey number: HABS NY-228 Building/structure dates: 1822 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1863 Subsequent Work
Curtis Island Light Station, Curtis Island, at entrance to Camden Harb...
Survey number: HABS ME-220
U.S. Coast Guard Base San Juan, Store House, San Juan, San Juan Munici...
Significance: The Store House (Building 101), was constructed in 1922 for the U.S. Lighthouse Service's San Juan Lighthouse Depot, which was located at the southern tip of La Puntilla, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.... More
U.S. Coast Guard Base San Juan, Store House, San Juan, San Juan Munici...
Significance: The Store House (Building 101), was constructed in 1922 for the U.S. Lighthouse Service's San Juan Lighthouse Depot, which was located at the southern tip of La Puntilla, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.... More
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, Northeast end of Portland Breakwater, ...
Significance: This Greek Revival structure was first built in 1855 and rebuilt in 1875. It is constructed of cast-iron plate, its bolted joined covered by cast-iron Corinthian columns, cornices, and cresting. T... More
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, Northeast end of Portland Breakwater, ...
Significance: This Greek Revival structure was first built in 1855 and rebuilt in 1875. It is constructed of cast-iron plate, its bolted joined covered by cast-iron Corinthian columns, cornices, and cresting. T... More
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, Northeast end of Portland Breakwater, ...
Significance: This Greek Revival structure was first built in 1855 and rebuilt in 1875. It is constructed of cast-iron plate, its bolted joined covered by cast-iron Corinthian columns, cornices, and cresting. T... More
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, Northeast end of Portland Breakwater, ...
Significance: This Greek Revival structure was first built in 1855 and rebuilt in 1875. It is constructed of cast-iron plate, its bolted joined covered by cast-iron Corinthian columns, cornices, and cresting. T... More
Faro de Puerto Ferro, Isla de Vieques, Vieques, Vieques Municipio, PR
Significance: Puerto Ferro Light was established in 1896 as an octagonal tower on top of a rectangular dwelling. Its primary characteristics were a 5th order white flashing light every 5 seconds and a 12 mile ... More
Bass Harbor Head Light Station, At southwest tip of Mount Desert Islan...
Survey number: HABS ME-197
Faro del Puerto de Ponce, Calo Cardona,Puerto de Ponce, Ponce, Ponce M...
Significance: Cayo Cardona is located on a small 6 acre key west of Ponce Harbor. The light, built in 1889, guides the entrance to the Port of Ponce, as a 6th order red fixed light. Survey number: HAER PR-16 ... More
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Double Keeper's Dwelling, Point of Cape Hatt...
Significance: The Double Keeper's Quarters at Cape Hatteras was constructed in 1854, at the same time as the nearby Lighthouse was raised in height. Built of wood frame construction, and resting on brick pier f... More
Monomoy Point Light Station, Approximately 3500 feet Northeast Powder ...
Significance: Originally built in response to Federal period growth in coastal traffic, the Monomoy Point Light Station is now significant as an early example of cast-iron light construction for a secondary, fi... More
U. S. Lighthouse Reservation, South Manitou Island, Glen Arbor, Leelan...
Significance: South Manitou has been the site of beacons providing safe passage to ships since 1839. The original 1839 light station was built to mark the southernmost point of the Manitou Passage of Lake Mich... More
U. S. Lighthouse Reservation, South Manitou Island, Glen Arbor, Leelan...
Significance: South Manitou has been the site of beacons providing safe passage to ships since 1839. The original 1839 light station was built to mark the southernmost point of the Manitou Passage of Lake Mich... More
Cockspur Lighthouse, Cockspur Island, Savannah River, Savannah, Chatha...
Significance: The lighthouse, which was extinguished in 1909, is one of only five remaining lighthouses in the state of Georgia having withstood the battle between Union and Confederate forces on April 10-11, 1... More
Frank's Island Lighthouse, North East Pass, Mississippi River, Boothvi...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N735 Survey number: HABS LA-19 Building/structure dates: 1823 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 18q2 Subsequent Work
Pemaquid Point Light Station, End of State Highway 130 south of Bristo...
Survey number: HABS ME-187 Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pemaquid Point Light Station, End of State Highway 130 south of Bristo...
Survey number: HABS ME-187 Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pemaquid Point Light Station, End of State Highway 130 south of Bristo...
Survey number: HABS ME-187 Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Monhegan Island Light Station, Monhegan Island, ten miles south by fer...
Survey number: HABS ME-202 Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pigeon Point Lighthouse, State Highway 1, Pescadero, San Mateo County,...
Original working drawings are located at the National Archives. Lighthouse has rotating gear, & the complex has a watch house. Significance: This was the earliest lighthouse on the west coast to have a First-ir... More
Pigeon Point Lighthouse, State Highway 1, Pescadero, San Mateo County,...
Original working drawings are located at the National Archives. Lighthouse has rotating gear, & the complex has a watch house. Significance: This was the earliest lighthouse on the west coast to have a First-ir... More