Erie, PA, United States
Erie Land Lighthouse. The first lighthouse to shine on the Great Lakes. Created to aid navigation and promote shipping, the original 20-ft. beacon (1818) and the subsequent brick tower (1858) were built upon unstable soil. The sandstone tower (1867) was the 3rd built here.
Listen to the audio guide for Blue plaque № 28898 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off