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Barcelona Lighthouse State Park

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Barcelona Lighthouse State Park
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The First Natural Gas Lighthouse. Finished in 1829, the 40-foot tall Barcelona Lighthouse (Portland Harbor) was the very first natural gas lighthouse in the country. It was in Federal Lighthouse Service until 1859. At that time it became privately held through various owners until 2008, when New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation acquired it. Though it no longer has the original lens, nor is used for navigational purposes, it is still lit and visible today through an agreement with the Town of Westfield. The lighthouse is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places. The Keeper's cottage is open in a joint partnership with the Town of Westfield Visitor Center and a seasonal Wed-Sun docent with NYS Parks. The lighthouse itself is not open to public ascent due to structural issues at this time.
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Fritomann
Portage Lakes, OH182 contributions
Barcelona Harbor Lighthouse is a treasure. Review by Fritomann.
Aug 2022 • Friends
We were finally able to tour the welcome center and go into the lighthouse. Fritomann has been here in the past but they are only open on weekends, in high summer.
You can hang out at the Marina most every day. But in order to go into the tower, you really need to plan ahead.
From the ground, the lighthouse, truly unique, looks like a was built in the 15th century, like a Henry lV castle in England. Actually, the brochure mentions 1827, at the very beginning of lighthouse technology in America.
What a bizarre looking thing.
There have been plenty of pics taken over the years, I don't need to add mine.
You can go in and stand at the bottom of the tower and admire the rickety Wooden steps and fieldstone walls, but you can't climb up, at least not at this time. There is much work that needs to be done before the tower will be safe to climb. You should inquire as to how YOU can help accomplish this goal, if you are serious about lighthouses.
Barcelona Harbor NY really is a best kept secret on Lake Erie. But don't take Fritomann's word for it.
Written 14 August 2022
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Philip W
Leesport, PA282 contributions
Nice, Very Old Lighthouse
Jul 2022
Be forewarned that you cannot climb to the top of this one. But if you are in the area, it is worth a stop to learn the history of this relic.
Written 5 July 2022
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Marla C
Thank you for the good rating and review. Yes, at this time, you can enter the base and look up but not ascend to the top. There are structural issues with the staircase that have been examined by specialists and we do have a plan to restore them for future public access. Hope you visit again!
Written 27 July 2022
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Travel4Fun31
Roselle, IL367 contributions
Great View
May 2022
Came to see the lighthouse and stayed for the view at sunset. The beach and lake were so pretty. We forgot about the lighthouse, and spent most the time taking pictures of the sunset and enjoying the relaxing feel of the water.
Written 16 May 2022
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Marla C
Thank you for the great rating and review. Happy to hear you enjoyed the spectacular views of the sunset and the Town of Westfield beach areas. Hope you visit our area again soon!
Written 27 July 2022
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Ginger B
Fort Wayne, IN77 contributions
Nice
Oct 2021 • Family
This lighthouse was a sweet area to stop and check out. The museum was closed for the season.
It had plenty of areas to walk around and even have a picnic if you wanted.
Written 12 October 2021
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Marla C
Thank you for the great rating and review! The museum is open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. hope you have the opportunity to visit again during the season!
Written 27 July 2022
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glitrberi
USA71 contributions
Lovely spot to explore!
Sep 2021
A very beautiful area! Unfortunately, we were there after the season so the museum was closed but we will definitely go back to see it.
Written 15 September 2021
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Marla C
Thank you for the good rating. We hope you do get back during the season to visit us between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Check our website or call ahead to confirm hours when you plan to come.
Written 17 September 2021
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Mermaid7
Ashtabula, OH44 contributions
Very Interesting
Aug 2021
An amazing up close lighthouse experience. Be sure to check out the small museum, and talk to the volunteers that staff the lighthouse on weekends
Written 16 August 2021
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Marla C
Thank you for the great rating and review!
Written 17 September 2021
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Wendy D
Pennsylvania117 contributions
Awesome
Sep 2020
A beautiful historic lighthouse. I would have like to have peeked inside but I was happy just to see it.
Written 1 October 2020
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Marla C
We're happy you were able to stop by. Normally we have the base open to 'peek inside' Memorial Day through Labor Day. Unfortunately we were not able to open the museum in the cottage this year; we hope you were able to walk around and see the exhibits we had in the window under the covered back porch while taking in the Lake Erie views. We hope you have an opportunity to visit again when things are open.
Written 6 October 2020
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Japan8,169 contributions
Beautiful Stone Lighthouse
Sep 2020
It's a gem. Can't go in and the detached house (some sort of office or museum) was closed, so typical covid-era site - look from the outside but you can't go in. Nice little area by Lake Eire with a few things to check out. Then again not really much going on here unless you got this special feeling for lighthouses like I do. Interesting dichotomies lighthouses have: romantic but lonely, danger yet safety...
Written 11 September 2020
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Marla C
Thank you for visiting out lighthouse and providing a review. I hope you walked around the keeper's cottage as the back covered porch provides not only a spectacular view of the harbor, but also a look in - we have many of our museum displays in the windows as we were not able to open it normally with the covid issue, but wanted to be sure patrons were able to learn some things about the lighthouse. For example, the lighthouse is the very first natural gas lit lighthouse in the entire world! We hope you have the opportunity to stop in again under normal operating circumstances. Typically, in a non-covid setting, the museum and base of the lighthouse are open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Written 13 September 2020
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TravelGal-NH
Denver, CO41 contributions
Not open but photos and history to read on the doors
Jul 2020
Even if it’s not open, it’s worth a stop to see the old photos, map and get a little history of the area.
Written 24 July 2020
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Marla C
Thank you for your rating and review. We're glad you stopped and enjoyed the visit. We hope you have the opportunity to visit again and see more in the museum and the lighthouse base. The museum is typically open daily, in non-covid times, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Written 13 September 2020
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Bonnie K
Geneseo, NY15 contributions
really interesting lighthouse of stone.
Jul 2020
Right by the road - easy to look at and photograph. Didn't go inside building but one of the coolest lighthouses I have seen.
Written 15 July 2020
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Marla C
Thank you for the rating and review. We hope you do stop in when the museum is open to learn more about the world's very first natural gas lit lighthouse. We are typically open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day in non-covid times.
Written 13 September 2020
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