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Fort Niagara Lighthouse

Fort Niagara Light, Scott Ave, Youngstown, NY 14174, USA

Name and Location

The Fort Niagara Lighthouse is located in Youngstown, New York, USA, situated within Fort Niagara State Park. The official name of the lighthouse is Fort Niagara Light, while locals affectionately refer to it as "Fort Niagara Lighthouse".

Construction and History

The Fort Niagara Lighthouse was constructed in 1871, marking the beginning of a new era in maritime safety and navigation. It has been an integral part of the region's maritime history since its construction.

Architecture and Materials

The architectural style of the Fort Niagara Lighthouse is not available. However, it is believed to be constructed using traditional materials such as brick or stone.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, the light range and characteristic of the Fort Niagara Lighthouse are not available.

Accessibility and Visiting

Although the Fort Niagara Lighthouse is no longer an active aid to navigation, it has been repurposed as a museum and tourist attraction. Visitors can explore the lighthouse and learn about its rich history. The site is open to the public, offering guided tours and on-site facilities for visitors.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Fort Niagara Lighthouse offers breathtaking views of Lake Ontario and the surrounding landscape. Visitors can enjoy picnics, walking trails, and other outdoor activities within the park.

Heritage Status

The Fort Niagara Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1984 under reference number 84002809.

Managing Authority

The managing authority for the Fort Niagara Lighthouse is the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Further Information

  • "Fort Niagara Light" by the U.S. National Park Service
  • "Fort Niagara Lighthouse" by Wikipedia

Details

NameFort Niagara Lighthouse
City
CountryUsa
Coordinates43.2617665, -79.0606001
Year of construction1871
Historic significanceintegral part of the region's maritime history since its construction in 1871
Construction materialbrick or stone
Renovationsrepurposed as a museum and tourist attraction
Accessibletrue
View descriptionbreathtaking views of Lake Ontario and the surrounding landscape
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiestoilets, cafÃ, gift shop
Automatedtrue