Block Island Light Southeast
Cyberlights Lighthouses - Block Island

 

Block Island SE Quick Facts

Year Station Established: 1875

Is the Light operational? yes

Year Light First Lit: 1875

Year Automated: 1990

Shape: Octagonal

Tower Height: 52  ft.

Original Optic: 1st Order, Fresnel

Present Optic: 1st Order, Fresnel

Existing Keepers Quarters? Yes
     Year Constructed: 1873
      Number of Stories: 2.5
      Architectural Style: Gothic Revival
      Construction Materials: Brick



Block Island Light, Southeast
Block Island, RI.

Cyberlights Lighthouses - Block Island

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Last Visited: June, 2000

History/Info:
The lighthouse on the southeast side of Block Island was built in 1873. The unique brick dwelling has a 52 foot octagonal brick tower that contains an impressive 1st order fresnel lens. The light, which flashes green, is the only 1st order fresnel lens in the USA with a green light. The lighthouse and keepers house was close to the end of an eroding cliff but has recently been moved back a safe distance and the Block Island Historical Society is in the process of restoring the inside of the keepers house in hopes of making it a B&B.

Latitude/Longitude: 41°09'N 71°33'W

Directions:  click here for map     

  • From Ferry landing get onto Water St. then take  a left onto Spring St.

  • Follow Spring St. 1.6 miles to Southeast Point. There is parking on the left and the lighthouse is a short walk beyond that.


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