ort Niagara Light is a lighthouse located in Youngstown, New York, near the mouth of the Niagara River. The lighthouse has a rich history dating back to the late 18th century, and it has played an important role in guiding ships through the treacherous waters of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the history of the Fort Niagara Light and its…

This is so beautiful- it’s a historic 1907 lighthouse keepers home on an island 5 mi. off the coast of Maine, still on the market for $1,975,000. (I guess millionaire’s don’t like quaint, cozy, and vintage.) The island has a year-round population and daily boat service to the mainland. There’s also a 2 bdrm. guest house and 2 cabins on the property.  

There’s a direct path to the lighthouse right from the house.

Isn’t this cute? And, it’s completely turn-key, b/c all the furnishings are included.

It’s currently used as a summer residence, so they have this dining room set up for guests, but it’s a single family home. Look at that view from the window.

Fully equipped chef’s kitchen is soooo country. 

Beautiful stairs.

The main house has 4 bdrms. 

Isn’t this lovely? 

This one has a little wood stove.

This view!

A pretty attic bedroom.

I don’t know if these come with it, but they’re pretty cool.

This is the little guest house.

It has a boathouse and dock.

One of the sleeping cabins.

Preserved original outhouse.

Lovely gardens.

This is seriously livin’ the dream, and the island is part National Park with beautiful hiking trails.

The gov’t. is auctioning off some fixer upper lighthouses. This is the Grays Reef Lighthouse in Michigan.

Most of them are in terrible condition, but this one looks more like a house inside.

This tiled room could definitely be a shower and bathroom.

Bedroom or living room. 

Den or bedroom.

Office, workroom, craft space.

Definitely the kitchen. 

The view.

The beautiful, historic, Saugerties, NY lighthouse is available for vacations and has all the original furnishings, perfectly preserved- Like going back in time. 

Each of these coastal guardians has its own tale to tell. Lighthouses were an absolute navigational necessity on Lake Erie prior to modern technology. At the port of Erie, PA there were three such crucial beacons in the 19th century. Each was strategically located to assist those attempting to enter the port city. Here are some facts and details about all three. North Pier Light “Originally…

rules: make a new post with the names of all the files in your wip folder, regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous. let people send you an ask with the title that most intrigues them, and then post a little snippet or tell them something about it! and then tag as many people as you have wips.

1) The Story of a Lighthouse (draft 1)

2) The Black Rose (outlined)

3) The Yellow House (outlined)

4) The Dressmaker, The Thief and the Nightingale

5) The Wolf Pack

6) The League of Wanderers

Presque Isle North Pierhead Lighthouse, built in 1857, is still in use: Christine’s Chronicles

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, April 16, 2022 There’s quite an extensive history behind the Presque Isle North Pierhead Lighthouse in Erie, PA. The photos and video below show what the tower looked like a century ago compared to what it looks like now. When it was built in 1857, the cast iron tower which is still in use today, measured 26 1/2′ in height. The lower portion was uncovered, exposing…