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Spring Point Ledge Light Station

South Portland, Maine • Cumberland County

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About This Property

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Spring Point Ledge Light Station is a historic offshore lighthouse located in South Portland, Maine, built on a massive granite pier. Its distinctive caisson foundation was a novel engineering feat for its time.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
1/21/1988
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Transportation
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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