Narrows Lighthouse

Year Built

Original 1856 - New light 1930

Cost

$15,000

Type

Hexagonal structure

Height

35 feet

Location

Narrows Channel

Automated Year

1930

First Lit

1856

Lens Type

Original optic: Sixth-order Fresnel lens

Fog Signal

Bell

Year Deactivated

Active

Color

Steel

Last Keeper - Date

Tom Small (1922 – 1929)

Description

That small steel tower is present in the harbor today, close to the original spot of "Bug Light."

Brief History

•  1869,The slight damage done by storm of 8th September has been repaired.
•  The first keeper, Nathaniel Hooper, served until 1871.
•  In 1891, a new, wider gallery was built around the dwelling. At the same time new outer stairs were added.
•  Gershom Freeman became keeper in 1895. A housekeeper, a Mrs. Tenney, moved into the lighthouse, and her young son, Francis.
•  In June of 1929, during maintenance which included removing exterior paint with a blow torch, the light caught fire and could not be saved.