Susan S.
5/28/2025
It's easy to get a sense of how important shipping and travel around the Great Lakes was 100 years ago by the care and attention given to this construction. I enjoyed the climb up the spiral...
Barcelona Lighthouse
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8234 Lake Rd # 5
Westfield, NY 14787
The Barcelona Lighthouse in Westfield, NY is a historic landmark that holds the distinction of being the first natural gas lighthouse in the United States. Built in 1829, this 40-foot tall lighthouse served as a navigational aid until 1859 and is now owned by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. While it no longer functions as a navigational beacon, the lighthouse is still illuminated and visible today, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's maritime history.
Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places, the Barcelona Lighthouse features a small museum and gift shop housed in the Keeper's Cottage. Although the tower is currently closed to the public due to safety concerns, the grounds are open year-round for visitation. Visitors can explore the lighthouse's rich history, learn about its significance as a natural gas-powered structure, and even participate in the US Lighthouse Society's Passport Club, where they can have their passports stamped during summer open hours.
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4.57 reviews
Bruce K.
7/24/2024
This lighthouse overlooks Barcelona Harbor. No, not the one in Spain. This is Lake Erie and it dates back to 1829. A conical tower that was the first in the world to be powered by natural gas. It...
Scott W.
5/27/2024
We passed this lighthouse on the way to Niagara Falls and had to turn back to see what it was all about. Currently (May 2024), the lighthouse is closed for structural repairs; regardless, you can...
Vicky B.
7/11/2018
Highly recommend making the quick detour to see THE FIRST NATURAL GAS LIGHTHOUSE IN THE UNITED STATES! Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and both the cottage and lighthouse were open and staffed....
Melissa B.
9/3/2016
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! The lighthouse was closed due to some fixing that needed to be done, but the location and the little park along Lake Erie is a definite stop when you are in the area. I...
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