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Queen's Wharf Lighthouse

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Queen's Wharf Lighthouse (Toronto)
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Queen's Wharf Lighthouse

The Queen's Wharf Lighthouse is situated at Fleet Street, just east of the Princes' Gates at Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

History

The lighthouse was originally one of a pair built in 1861 at Queen's Wharf, replacing an earlier 16-foot lighthouse constructed in 1838. The current structure, an octagonal three-storey wood building, is believed to have been rebuilt or replaced around the year 1931.

Architecture

The Queen's Wharf Lighthouse is a wooden structure with an octagonal design, measuring approximately 11 metres (36 feet) in height. It features a distinctive architectural style characteristic of lighthouses from that era.

Light Characteristics

The light characteristics of the Queen's Wharf Lighthouse are not specified in available information.

Current Status

The lighthouse is reportedly no longer an active aid to navigation, and its current status is unclear.

Heritage Status

The Queen's Wharf Lighthouse is listed as a historic building, with two other 19th-century lighthouses in Toronto being the only surviving structures of their kind.

Notable Historical Events

  • Unfortunately, there are no notable historical events recorded for this lighthouse.

Details

NameQueen's Wharf Lighthouse
CityToronto
CountryCanada
Coordinates43.635868, -79.40491