Olcott Lighthouse

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Olcott sketch

In 1873, small wooden lighthouse marked the mouth of Olcott Creek in New York. The light stood at the end of a pier until 1930, when it was discontinued and moved to a local yacht club. The old tower was demolished in 1963.

In 2003, the Olcott Lighthouse Society built a replica of the lighthouse using old photos and $6000 in private donations. The lighthouse was completed in June 2003. As of April 2004, there are plans to put a small unofficial lantern in the tower and convert the interior into a small museum. Dedication of the structure is to take place sometime in 2004.

References (see links)

The Keeper's Log Summer 2003
Lighthouse Digest April 2004

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Location

To the Beach

Civil War Monument

Directions: From Lockport, NY take Route 78 north to Olcott. Continue until the road ends at the lake. The lighthouse is at the end of the road. From Route 18 along the lake, turn north at the intersection of Routes 18 and 78. (September 2006)