Boston Lighthouse - Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouses in the United States. It can be found on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor in Boston, Massachusetts.

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About This Location

Boston Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouses in the United States. It can be found on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor in Boston, Massachusetts.

Lighthouse Specs

Originally Constructed: 1716
Current Tower Constructed: 1783
First Lit: 1783 (current tower)
Construction: Stone with brick lining
Tower Shape: Conical
Height: 89 feet
Focal Height: 102 feet
Markings: White with five steel bands and black trim
Characteristic: Flashing white every 10 seconds.
Range: 27 nautical miles
Status: Active
NRHP Number: 66000133

Category:

Lighthouses in Massachusetts

Category:

Historic Places in Massachusetts

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Address:

Little Brewster Island, Boston, Massachusetts

GPS Coordinates:

42.327917, -70.890167

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There are many different places to view Boston Lighthouse from the mainland. One of the most popular viewpoints is from Fort Revere Park in Hull, Massachusetts.

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