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Erie Harbor North Pier Light, Erie

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The Erie Harbor North Pier Light, also known as the Presque Isle North Pier Light, is one of the three lighthouses near Erie, Pennsylvania in the United States. The light, situated at the far eastern end of Presque Isle State Park, helps mariners as they traverse the narrow inlet between Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay.
Originally constructed as a wooden tower in 1830, that light was swept away by a schooner in 1857. The current structure was forged in France and assembled on site in Erie. It was moved in 1882 and again in 1940. The United States Coast Guard, which operates the beacon, changed its fixed red beam to an automated red flashing light in 1995, at which time the 4th order Fresnel lens was sent to the Erie Maritime Museum. Put Erie Harbor North Pier Light into our Erie trip website to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Erie.
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  • It's not well maintained and the walk is a bit long for short legs from the parking lot but the view is nice. Be careful, there are no railings so if you have a dog with you, keep a good hold the... 
    It's not well maintained and the walk is a bit long for short legs from the parking lot but the view is nice. Be careful, there are no railings so if you have a dog with you, keep a good hold the...  more »
  • This was a small free lighthouse we found. You cannot go inside of it. It’s purely a go walk up the pier to it, look around and come back. A lot of people were fishing off the pier. Nice views of the....  more
    This was a small free lighthouse we found. You cannot go inside of it. It’s purely a go walk up the pier to it, look around and come back. A lot of people were fishing off the pier. Nice views of the....  more »
  • lovely lighthouse, so glad they maintain them, You can not tour this lighthouse, wouldn't take small children out to it. 
    lovely lighthouse, so glad they maintain them, You can not tour this lighthouse, wouldn't take small children out to it.  more »

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