Lighthouses of Lake Erie

       
 
   

Cleveland East Pierhead
13

Established:

1910

Status:

  Active

Location:

  (OH) East end of east pier

Type:

  Conical, cast iron

Access:

  Boat

 

   

About the Light:

  Constructed of iron plate, this lighthouse was designed to stand for many years against the power of the lake. It was automated in 1959 and is currently solar-powered. The tower stands 25 feet above the breakwall and has a focal plane of 31 feet. Originally, the light was equipped with a Fifth Order Fresnel optic, but now has only a 300min plastic lens. This light is isolated on the breakwall and is best viewed from a boat.