The Presque Isle Lighthouse was built in 1872, and first lit on July 12, 1873. The lighthouse stands on the shores of Lake Erie, in Presque Isle State Park, near Erie, Pennsylvania. It is an imposing 57-foot tower with a red brick dwelling at the base. Visits to the lighthouse are limited to observation from outside it's encircling fence, because the dwelling is currently used to house the superintendent of the state park.This is still an active light station, but these days the original fourth-order Fresnel lens has been replaced with an automated electric light, maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard. An educational exhibit is located adjacent to the property.
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