Delaware Breakwater Lighthouse (Lewes, DE) Magnet

Delaware (Lewes) Breakwater Light 1885. Inactive since 1996 (a decorative white light is displayed toward the land). 65 ft (20 m) sparkplug style round tower with 3-story round keeper's quarters, lantern and gallery. The original 4° Fresnel lens is still mounted in the lantern. Until 1918, this lighthouse was the front light of a range, the Greenhill lighthouse (see above) being the rear light. The exterior was restored in 1999, when the lighthouse was transferred to the State of Delaware. The tower needs interior restoration. The Delaware River and Bay Authority leased the lighthouse in 2001 with the intention of restoring it and opening it to the public. In 2004 the Authority and the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation formed a partnership to carry out these intentions, and the lighthouse was subleased to the Foundation. Volunteers are working to clean up the tower and public tours began in June 2005. Located at the east end of a detached breakwater. Accessible only by boat, but there's a good view from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.