"THE LAKE LIGHT"
Posted by: entogeek
N 43° 36.801 W 079° 23.024
17T E 630422 N 4830199
Located on the Gibraltar Lighthouse on Toronto Island
Waymark Code: WMEFHP
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/22/2012
Views: 21
This lighthouse, one of the earliest on the Great Lakes
was completed in 1808 as an hexagonal tower 52 feet high
topped by a wooden cage with a fixed whale-oil lantern.
In 1832 it was raised to 82 feet and later equipped with a
revolving light. The mysterious disappearance of its first
keeper, J. P. Rademuller in 1815 and the subsequent
discovery nearby of part of a human skeleton enhanced
its reputation as a haunted building.
Address or location of plaque: Gibraltor Point on Toronto Island
Physical location of plaque: Park
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": 82 foot Gibraltor Lighthouse
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Structure'
Condition of sign: Excellent
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
A web-site for more details.: Not listed
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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