Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light
The Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light, on Lake Erie, located near the end of the west breakwater at the mouth of the Grand River was built in 1925, replacing the Grand River (Fairport Harbor) Light, which still stands and is now a marine museum.
Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light at the entrance to the Grand River on Lake Erie | |
| Location | Fairport Harbor, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°46′4.30″N 81°16′52.25″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1925 |
| Foundation | Concrete Pierhead |
| Construction | Brick in Steel Frame |
| Height | 42 feet (13 m) |
| Shape | Square |
| Heritage | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1925 |
| Focal height | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Lens | Fourth Order |
| Range | 13 nmi (24 km; 15 mi) |
| Characteristic | White Light - (3 seconds on, 3 seconds off) |
Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1920 |
| Architectural style | Light station |
| MPS | Light Stations of Ohio MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 92000242 |
| Added to NRHP | April 10, 1992 |
The light is automated and closed to the public. However, it is possible to walk out along the breakwater to view the structure and grounds. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
In 2006, an effort began by a group of community activists to take ownership of the lighthouse with the goal of preserving the facility for future generations. The United States Coast Guard will continue to maintain the light and foghorn as a navigational aid.
In September 2009, the United States General Services Administration put the lighthouse up for public auction via an online auction. After two more auctions, a bidder secured the lighthouse in August 2011 for $71,010 and as of August 2012 is converting it into a summer residence.