For more information on the Lorain Lighthouse, visit the Port of Lorain Foundation website at LorainLighthouse.com
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Timeline Summary
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1916 |
Construction began |
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1932 |
Electricity installed |
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1939 |
US Coast Guard took over operation |
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1965 |
Decommissioned upon installation of automatic light |
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1990 |
Purchased by The Port of Lorain Foundation |
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2001 |
Renovation project continues |
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Lorain Lighthouse West Breakwater Light and Fog Signal Station Port of Lorain Foundation, Inc.
Funded Projects through Port of Foundation, Inc. Fundraisers
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Lantern exterior walkway coating |
1993 |
$ 1,993.00 |
| 2. |
Elec. Shore to bldg. upgrade |
1994-98 |
$ 23,025.09 |
| 3. |
Base deck and dock completion |
1995-97 |
$ 125,510.10 |
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Lantern glass replacement |
2000 |
$ 3,500.92 |
| 5. |
Remove and replace roof shingles |
2000 |
$ 29,040.00 |
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Interior wall plastering |
2001-03 |
$ 19,153.31 |
| 7. |
Exterior shutter replacement |
2002-04 |
$ 23,979.76 |
| 8. |
Work boat & safety equipment |
2002-04 |
$ 28,634.52 |
Pictures from the renovation of the Lighthouse
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