Portland Head Lighthouse, Cape Elizabeth

Home > Database > United States > ME > Cape Elizabeth > Portland Head Lighthouse

Login Register

•	Comparison Diagram Compare this structure to other notable world structures

Portland Head Lighthouse

1000 Shore Road
Cape Elizabeth ME United States
http://www.portlandheadlight.com/

Status:	built
Construction Dates
Began	1790
Finished	1791

Building Uses

- lighthouse

Structural Types

- tower

Heights	Value	Source / Comments

Spire	84 ft	Portland Head Light
	to tip of lightning rod

Roof	77 ft	Portland Head Light
	to top of roof

Switch heights to

Description
- The Portland Head Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in Maine, and the oldest built by the United States Coast Guard (then, the Revenue Cutter Service).

- It is the most photographed lighthouse in the world.

• Google Search • Images


© Drawing by Fortunate4now, SkyscraperPage.com

• View All Drawings (1)

• Cape Elizabeth Skyscraper Diagram

• Maine Diagram

• United States Diagram

• Fortunate4now's Diagram

Do you see any incorrect data on this page? Please let our editors know of any corrections you can make by posting them in the Database Corrections section of the discussion forum (open to the public).

Terms & Conditions
All content displayed on and contained within this page is subject to Skyscraper Source Media Inc.'s Terms and Conditions. No content displayed on this page may be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior written permission by Skyscraper Source Media Inc. All content © Copyright Skyscraper Source Media Inc.


© Copyright 2024 Skyscraper Source Media, All Rights Reserved.	Contact Us - FAQ - Terms & Conditions - Privacy Policy