8' Cape Henlopen Lighthouse by Sea-Lites
Before collapsing in April 1926, the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse guided vessels from the Atlantic Ocean into the Delaware Bay for more than 150 years. Built in 1767 with money raised from a series of lotteries in Philadelphia, the lighthouse was made of stone brought down from the Brandywine River north of Wilmington, Del., near the Pennsylvania border.
The lighthouse was originally built on the north side of the Great Dune, 46 feet above sea level, to obtain additional height. Because the dune moved 3 to 5 feet a year, it eventually claimed the lighthouse. When it collapsed, it is said many local residents went to the site to collect the stone for fireplaces and chimneys.
Before the collapse, though, the tower had been discontinued as a lighthouse. Earlier in 1924, the lens was removed from the light for refurbishing and to be placed on display. With the building of the Brandywine Light, waiting areas were no longer needed behind the breakwaters, so the light was disabled.
Our custom-crafted Cape Henlopen lighthouses are just like the original! They feature the same precise detail as the original Cape Henlopen.- We add windows and doors for authenticity
- Our lens, windows, doors and corbels are a high technology injection molded plastic with fine detail
- Comes with flasher lamp, waterproof exterior, grounded electrical wiring and the highest quality paints and finishes
- No assembly required
- Lifetime warranty
- Height: 8 ft.
- Lighthouse Construction Information
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