Reference directory

Preserved northern coast towers

A working list of preserved lighthouse sites with region context and present preservation condition.

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  • Northhaven Point Light

    Region
    Outer Headlands
    Status
    Preserved, lantern restored (2014)

    Granite tower overlooking a narrow shipping channel; original fog bell housing remains in place.

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  • Cape Alder Beacon

    Region
    Alder Cape Shelf
    Status
    Preserved, exterior masonry stabilized

    Cast-iron gallery and lens room retained; adjacent keeper duplex now holds local exhibits.

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  • Breakwater East Light

    Region
    Harbor Mouth District
    Status
    Preserved, active aid to navigation

    Short cylindrical tower mounted on a granite pier; daymark repaint completed in 2021.

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  • Grey Shoal Light Station

    Region
    Grey Shoal Banks
    Status
    Preserved, weatherproofing cycle ongoing

    Square brick tower with attached signal room; iron storm shutters survive on the seaward face.

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  • Sable Inlet Rear Light

    Region
    Sable Inlet
    Status
    Preserved, access restricted for safety

    Timber range light used with former front beacon; clapboard siding repaired after winter storm damage.

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  • Windward Bluff Light

    Region
    Windward Cliffs
    Status
    Preserved, interpretation program active

    Tall octagonal tower with surviving first-order lens pedestal; cliff path and railings renewed.

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