Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
His is a verbatim copy of the plaque affixed to the lighthouse.
Construction of this 4,300 foot long breakwater began in April 1881. Eighteen years, $750,000 and over 732,277 tons of granite later it was completed on November 24, 1899. The lighthouse dates from 1902 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. The city of Rockland accepted ownership of the Rockland Lighthouse on September 14, 1998.
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
His is a verbatim copy of the plaque affixed to the lighthouse.
Construction of this 4,300 foot long breakwater began in April 1881. Eighteen years, $750,000 and over 732,277 tons of granite later it was completed on November 24, 1899. The lighthouse dates from 1902 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. The city of Rockland accepted ownership of the Rockland Lighthouse on September 14, 1998.