June 4, 2014
We slept in then headed to Braddock Point Lighthouse, just
west of Rochester, New York, on Lake Ontario.
This lighthouse was activated in 1896.
It is modeled after the Cleveland Lighthouse and is reportedly one of
the most beautiful lighthouse on the lakes.
The lighthouse has been beautifully restored and is now a Bed and
Breakfast and private residence. It is
one to be added to our favorites list for sure!
Braddock Point Lighthouse
As early as the early 1500’s the mouth of the Genesse River
at Lake Ontario was an important trading port.
As the years went by, it became more congested so a lighthouse was built
to guide ships to the port. In 1822 the
Charlotte-Genessee lighthouse was built
. In 1994 the lighthouse was officially
deeded to Monroe County who in turn
leased it to the Historical Society.
Charlotte-Genessee Lighthouse
At the Ontario Beach Park, we walked to the pier and took
pictures of the Rochester Harbor Light.
It was installed on the pierhead in 1995, to guide ships into Rochester
Harbor, because the Charlotte-Genessee lighthouse had been deeded to new owners
and was no longer a working light.
Rochester Harbor Light
Next we drove to Sodus, New York to view the Old Sodus
Lighthouse. What a treat this one
was! It is located on a point
overlooking the lake and the scenery is just breathtaking! The grounds and gardens were immaculate and
well groomed and the flowers in the flower beds were gorgeous. A beautiful location to have a wedding! Sodus
Bay is the largest natural harbor on Lake Ontario. The lighthouse, built in 1825 guides ships to
the bay.
Sodus Point Lighthouse
From the grounds of the Sodus Bay Lighthouse, you can see
the Sodus Outer Breakwater Light. While
Old Sodus guided ships into the bay, the breakwater light guides them into the
harbor. This light was erected in 1938.
Sodus Outer Breakwater Light
Our final lighthouse of the day was the Oswego West
Pierhead. This one was not easy to get
pictures due to the viewing area from shore was secured government
property. (Many cameras) The lighthouse itself is located at the end
of a pierhead, which did not help. In 1828,
the Oswego Canal was opened linking Oswego with the Erie Canal. This necessitated a lighthouse to guide ships
to Oswego Port. Over the years, several
lighthouses occupied a position in Oswego, the latest having been built in 1879.
It was a productive day, and we returned to the RV park in
time for BBQ ribs which had been cooking in the crockpot all day! A great ending to a great day!
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