Spring Point Ledge Light

Description:

Spring Point Ledge Light house was built in 1897 after several shipping companies complained of their vessels running aground at spring point ledge.

20,ooo dollars was originally allocated for the construction of the lighthouse, but after complications in weather and building material the total cost for constuction was 45,000 dollars.

The lighthouse, which had fresnel lens which was first lit by lighthouse keeper William A. Lane on May 24th, 1897, also boasted a fog horn to alert ships.

Throughout the years the lighthouse has been updated and retrofitted. In 1934 the house was electrified, and in 1951 the breakwater was constructed of 50,000 tons of granite.

Atmosphere:

During warm summer months it is not uncommon for the lighthouse's breakwater to be swarmed with fishermen and tourists picnicing and taking photographs of the light house and surrounding Fort Preble, although when i took these two pictures it was very chilly with a cold sea breeze blowing in.

(Pictures: Both Taken by Nick Leo)