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Bristol Ferry Lighthouse, established in 1846 and first lit in 1855, is a historic square brick structure located under the northern side of the Mt. Hope Bridge in Bristol, Rhode Island. Originally commissioned to illuminate the narrow passage between Mt. Hope Bay and Narragansett Bay, the lighthouse has undergone several modifications, including an upgrade to its lantern in 1916. Deactivated in 1927 following the construction of the Mt. Hope Bridge and the discontinuation of ferry services, the lighthouse has remained in private hands since 1928. It most recently changed ownership in 2000, reflecting its enduring significance in the region's maritime history. Generated from the website