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Round Island Lighthouse |
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Round Island Lighthouse |
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Lighthouse
Structure Specifications
Contracted on May, 18, 1833 - Completed
December 1, 1833
| Height | 40 feet above surface ground |
| Diameter of Base | 22 feet |
| Diameter of Top | 10'-6" |
| Walls | 3'-6" thick at base - 2'-0" at top in lime mortar - white washed twice. |
| Floors | Floor paved with stone and hard brick |
| Stairs | Circular with center post from floor to 6' below deck of lantern. Stairs were 2" plank with 8" risers |
| Door | 1 door - 6' high x 3 1/2' wide made of double 1" board, crop nailed with strong hinges, lock and latch |
| Window | 3 required. Strong frame and sashes containing 12 lights 8x10 glass |
| Arch | Arch at top of tower for stone deck 12' diameter. 4" thick joints filled with lead |
| Scuttle | In deck to project into lantern 18"x24". Scuttle and rabbets covered with copper |
| Ladder | Iron from top of stairs to entrance of scuttle with steps 2" wide |
| Gallery | Iron of octagon form - posts 2" square extended 4' into tower wall |
| Dome | Ventilator 12" in diameter and 15" high |
| Lantern Door | 4' high and 2' wide |
| Deck Handrail | 2 railings, 3/4" square - posts, 1-1/4" square |
| Electrical Rod | 2' above gallery and 2' into ground |
| Lamps | 11 and 11 - 14" Reflectors |
