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Managing Organization:
Scott L. Holman
Website: http://www.graniteisland.com
Email: holmansl@baycast.com
Notes:
The lighthouse was abandoned after it was automated in 1939, and it fell into a state of severe disrepair. In 1999 the island, including the lighthouse, was sold to Scott Holman. It has been recently restored inside and out. Tower Height: 40 Description of Tower: Square, granite tower attached to keeper's house, with black cast iron lantern.
This light is not operational
Other Buildings?
1868 two story granite and limestone keeper's house. Date Established: 1869 Date Present Tower Built: 1869 Date Deactivated: ? Date Automated: 1939 Optics: 1869: Fourth order Fresnel lens (removed). Fog Signal: 1879: Fog bell. Current Use: Privately owned. Open To Public? No. Directions:
Accessible by boat only. Keepers: Isaac P. Bridges (1868 – 1872); David Campan (1872 – 1873); Samuel L. Barney (1873); Isaac N. Wilson (1873 – 1880); Reuben Frink (1880 – 1885); William H. Wheatleay (1885 – 1893) [sometimes incorrectly spelled Wheatley]; James Wheatleay (1893 – 1915); John L. Dufrain (1915 – 1916); Ralph Heater (1917-1919); Hans A. Robinson (1919 – 1927); John McDonald (1928 – 1937).
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