Lorain Lighthouse

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Lorain Lighthouse is located 1/2 mile off Lorain in Lake Erie. It operates public tours(inside), Sunset Wine Dinners, July 4th Fireworks Picnic. The Jewel of the Port® is available for private events-weddings, retirement parties, corporate events, etc. Boat transportation is needed. It is a non-profit, all volunteer organization. All this info is on our website, www.lorainlighthouse.com. It is three floors plus basement & the turret. Although it was built 1917 it was threatened with demolition in 1965 when the Coast Guard no longer needed its services. A group of community leaders came together to lead the campaign to save the Lighthouse. Restoration work was done after it being vacant for years before the public was invited to tour. Now upkeep work is ongoing. The original Fresnel lenses is on display at the Port Authority office. The Lighthouse is open during the summer months only because of its location.Lorain Lighthouse is located 1/2 mile off Lorain in Lake Erie. It operates public tours(inside), Sunset Wine Dinners, July 4th Fireworks Picnic. The Jewel of the Port® is available for private events-weddings, retirement parties, corporate events, etc. Boat transportation is needed. It is a non-profit, all volunteer organization. All this info is on our website, www.lorainlighthouse.com. It is three floors plus basement & the turret. Although it was built 1917 it was threatened with demolition in 1965 when the Coast Guard no longer needed its services. A group of community leaders came together to lead the campaign to save the Lighthouse. Restoration work was done after it being vacant for years before the public was invited to tour. Now upkeep work is ongoing. The original Fresnel lenses is on display at the Port Authority office. The Lighthouse is open during the summer months only because of its location.