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Portland Breakwater Light

South Portland, Maine • Cumberland County

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About This Property

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Portland Breakwater Light, also known as Bug Light, is a distinctive caisson lighthouse located in South Portland, Maine. Its octagonal tower features a classical temple-like design, making it an architecturally unique structure.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
6/19/1973
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Commerce; Architecture; Communications
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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