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615 Queen St, Fredericton, NB E3B 4Y7, Canada
Name and Location
The Fredericton Lighthouse stands tall in the heart of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, at an elevation of 5 stories high. Its official name is not specified, but it is commonly referred to as the "Fredericton Lighthouse" due to its prominent location.
Construction and History
The exact date of construction for the Fredericton Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse served as a vital aid to navigation for mariners traveling along the Saint John River and surrounding waters.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse features a wooden structure with a pyramidal roof painted red, giving it a striking visual presence. The building is divided into five levels, with a distinctive white facade that reflects the building's maritime heritage.
Light and Navigation
Although the Fredericton Lighthouse was once used as an aid to navigation, its current status is uncertain. The lighthouse's original purpose has been replaced by modern technology and more efficient navigation systems.
Accessibility and Visiting
The location of the Fredericton Lighthouse at 45.9620125° N latitude and -66.6376094° W longitude makes it an important landmark for local boat traffic and water-based activities.
Notable Views and Landscape
No notable views or landscape information available.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore available.
Technical and Operational Details
No technical or operational details available.
Further Information
- * Geonames: "Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada" (place ID: ChIJq9NI9Q0ipEwR_cHBq6HY1dg)
- * OpenStreetMap: Way 754095162
Details
Name | Unknown |
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City | Fredericton |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 45.9620125, -66.6376094 |
Historic significance | vital aid to navigation for mariners traveling along the Saint John River and surrounding waters |
Stories | replace by modern technology and more efficient navigation systems |
Architectural style | wooden |
Construction material | "wooden" |
Landscape type | riverine |
View description | |
Nearby attractions | ["Saint John River","OpenStreetMap: Way 754095162"] |
Automated | false |