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Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse

Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse, 70 Lighthouse St, Rochester, NY 14612, USA

Name and Location

The Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is located at 70 Lighthouse St, Rochester, NY 14612, USA, with a latitude and longitude point of (43.2527437, -77.610619).

Construction and History

The Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse has a rich history dating back to 1822 when it was first established as the Genesee Lighthouse. It served as a vital aid for mariners navigating the Great Lakes, particularly Lake Ontario.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at approximately unknown with architecture characterized by unknown, making it a prominent landmark on the Rochester waterfront.

Light and Navigation

Originally, the lighthouse served as a beacon for ships approaching the Genesee River estuary. Today, it remains an important part of local maritime history and a popular tourist attraction. The lighthouse features a white light with a flashing characteristic denoted by "Fl."

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility and visiting.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views and landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available.

Technical and Operational Details

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has been responsible for operating and maintaining the lighthouse since its inception. The light characteristic is a white light with a flashing pattern denoted by "Fl."

Further Information

Details

NameCharlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
CityRochester
CountryUsa
Coordinates43.2527437, -77.610619
Websitehttps://geneseelighthouse.org/
Year of construction1822
Historic significanceAmerican history and culture
Accessibletrue
View descriptionRochester waterfront
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiestoilets
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicFl.
Automatedtrue