Harbour

Harbour Lights Buffalo S Entrance NY

Buffalo's complex harbor system has many lights. Commerce continued to grow in Buffalo's Harbor, making the need for more lights urgent.In the early years of the 20th Century, Buffalo and its suburbs became the world's leading lumber port, grain milling and storage center. To flank the new south entrance two lights were built; a manned station (south side) and an oddly shaped metal structure (north side) later known as the 'bottle light'.With a $45,000. appropriation by the United States Congress, work began on the foundation. Though slated to be completed by December 31, 1902, the Buffalo South Entrance South Side Light was delayed by the contractors' inability to acquire iron needed to complete the beacon and the fog signal house. The construction site was sealed and secured for the long winter ahead. In the spring when work resumed, both shoddy workmanship and defective building materials would delay completion of the project until late in 1903.On September 15, 1903, both the south side and north sidelights were exhibited for the first time. In May 1904, construction of the fog signal building began and by July the four walls were up waiting for the arch-shaped roof that would complete the structure. On November 12,1904, a fog siren powered by twin thirteen horsepower engines and compressed air was ready!The Buffalo South Entrance South Side has a tower with a red brown cylindrical base, conical, white mid-section and a black lantern room. The lantern room has glass panes, in a diamond configuration, equipped with a fourth Order Fresnel Lens.In 1935, the Buffalo South Entrance South Side Light was automated and now is inactive. In its place a modern, easy to maintain post light, marking the end of an era.

Our price: $70.00

Quantity:

Add to cart      Send to friend

Please enter your information
Your name: *
Your e-mail: *
Friends e-mail: *

Send to friend     Cancel
Manufacturer: Harbour Lights
SKU: HL369

Your cart

Cart is empty
 
View cart Checkout





New Inventory Recently Received!




Miller's Lighthouse gets inventory in monthly so check back soon. If there is something you want but do not see please give us a call.

Many of our offerings can be passed down from generation to generation spreading love and smiles for years to come.




New Items received in the following line:




Harbour Lights Lighthouses!





And as always, we carry a limited supply of discontinued lighthouses from various manufacturers. This inventory is hard to keep on the shelves and changes frequently so keep in touch and we will keep you updated.


If you need a lighthouse that is not on our site please give us a call and let us know.  There is a good chance we may have it, or the ability to get it, and would be happy to get it  to you.

Categories

Gifts Kitty's Critters Lighthouses Ornaments Shelving World's Fair

Manufacturers

Terra Cottage
Gold Label Collection
Harbour Lights
Kitty's Critters
Spoontiques
Vanmark

Company

Contact Us
About Us
Help
Privacy Statement
Terms & Conditions