5' 6" Old Saybrook Lighthouse by Sea-Lites
The first Lynde Point Lighthouse was built in 1803 to mark the entrance to the Connecticut River. The 35-foot octagonal tower was made of wood with a whale-oil lantern placed on top. By 1832, Congress appropriated funds to build a replacement, which is the lighthouse we know today. The 71-foot white octagonal, brownstone tower has a lantern room with 12 glass panels and a red roof. The light is sometimes referred to as the "Inner Light," while the Saybrook Breakwater Light is referred to as the "Outer Light."
Strong river currents and storms threatened to undercut the foundation of the lighthouse. In 1829, a seawall was built to counter the erosion. By 1831, the seawall had to be reinforced and widened.
The old keepers house was removed in 1966. In its place, a modern duplex was built to house Coast Guard personnel in hopes of deterring vandalism. The Old Saybrook Historical Society was opposed to the modern structure as incongruous with the historic tower.
Our custom-crafted Old Saybrook lighthouses are just like the original! They feature the same precise detail as the real Old Saybrook Lighthouse.- 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: 5 ft. 6 in.
- Lighthouse Construction Information
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