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Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

Kay and Ayres Davies Lighthouse Park, 4931 S Peninsula Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127, USA

Name and Location

The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is a historic maritime lighthouse located in Ponce Inlet, Florida, USA. The structure stands tall at an impressive height of unknown feet.

2. Construction and History

The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse was constructed in 1887 to aid navigation through the treacherous waters surrounding the inlet. The original structure was designed by Captain Jonathan Sprague, a prominent figure in the early history of the area. Over the years, the lighthouse has undergone several renovations and restorations, including a major restoration project completed in 1973.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is an exemplary example of maritime architecture, featuring a distinctive tower with a conical shape and a lantern room at its apex. The structure is built from concrete and steel, with a white-painted exterior and a black-and-white-striped pattern on the tower. The lighthouse's design was influenced by the Victorian era's romanticism and ornate style.

4. Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, no information is available about the light and navigation aspects of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse operates under the guidance of the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association. Visitors can explore the lighthouse's museum, exhibits, and grounds, including the adjacent Kay and Ayres Davies Park.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

No information is available about notable views or landscape surrounding the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no stories or anecdotes are available to share about the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse's history and significance.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates under the guidance of the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association, with a team of dedicated staff and volunteers working to maintain its integrity.

9. Further Information

  • * National Register of Historic Places: Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse (ID #72000355)
  • * Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association
  • * Wikipedia: en:Ponce de Leon Inlet Light

Details

NamePonce Inlet Lighthouse
CityPonce Inlet
CountryUsa
Coordinates29.0806279, -80.9280563
Websitehttps://www.ponceinlet.org/
Year of construction1887
Historic significanceNational Historic Landmark (NHL)
StoriesPlease note that some details may be missing or unavailable
Architectural stylemaritime architecture
ArchitectCaptain Jonathan Sprague
Construction material"concrete and steel"
Renovationsmajor restoration project completed in 1973
Accessibletrue
View descriptionadjacent Kay and Ayres Davies Park
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiesmuseum, exhibits, and grounds
Opening hoursopen to visitors with guided tours
AIS Radarfalse
Automatedtrue