Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse
The red-roofed white-house lighthouse looks similar to the Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse, but this one is visible from Downtown’s best hotspots, including the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Center. While it’s non-functioning and remains closed to the public, it’s still a sight to behold from afar, especially during the winter months when it freezes over with massive icicles. The structure has been identified on the National Register of Historic Places since it was built in 1910, and it was recently sold at auction for $425,000.
(Courtesy Rona Proudfoot via Flickr)
Lorain Lighthouse
You’ll no longer hear a horn or see a light from this lighthouse, but it hasn’t yet lost its lustre as the “Jewel of the Port.” The three-story structure mimics a charming cottage, coupled with a half-mile-long pier off Lakeview Park. Since 1917, it’s been synonymous with Ohio and Lake Erie, and it’s also been the backdrop for weddings and special events.
(Courtesy Mike Mekinda via Flickr)
Marblehead Lighthouse
This landmark of its namesake park has graced the lakefront since 1822. Its light still shines for sailors and tourists alike, making it the oldest operating lighthouse on the lake. It’s open for annual tours starting Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, which beckons guests to follow a spiraling staircase to the top of the more than 65-foot tower for unrivaled views of the coastline.
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Huron Harbor Lighthouse
Its first attempt off Nickel Plate Beach was short-lived. The 1835 design, built entirely of wood, succumbed to a storm in 1854. A steel-forged second attempt came in the 1930s, and it later became one of the first electrically powered lighthouses on Lake Erie.
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