This is the Eastern Most Lighthouse in the United States
West Quoddy Head Light Station, Lubec Maine
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West Quoddy Head Light Station, first authorized in 1808 and rebuilt in 1858, is one of the earliest such installations on the Maine coast and the first east of Penobscot Bay. It is also distinguished as the easternmost light in the United States. In 1869 a steam-operated horn was installed to replace the old fog bell. West Quoddy was one of the first two stations in the country to be so equipped.
Picturesquely sited with a magnificent view across Quoddy Roads to the palisades of Grand Manan Island, West Quoddy Head Light with its red and white stripes is an internationally known landmark and a favorite tourist attraction.
The lighthouse was automated in 1988. The tower is constructed of brick and is 49 feet tall. The height of the Focal Plane is 83 feet. When the tower was rebuilt in 1858 it was fitted with a third-order Fresnel Lens, which remains in place today.
A new wood frame keeper's quarters was also constructed in 1858. A nearby Oil House was built in 1892.
View looking northwest (1979)
View looking northwest (1979)
View looking southwest (1979)
Light Tower, Keeper'S House, Fog Signal House and Shed North and West Sides (1992)
Fog Signal House, Light Tower and Keeper'S House East and North Sides (1992)
Keeper'S House and Light Tower South and East Sides (1992)
Light Tower West and South Sides (1992)
Light Tower, Stairs, Looking East from Entrance (1992)
Light Tower, Second Floor with Stairs to Lantern (1992)
Keeper'S House, Fog Signal House and Light Tower West and South Sides of Keeper'S House and Tower, Southwest and Southeast Sides of Fog Signal House (1992)
