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Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse The United States donated Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse to the State of Delaware for public use. |
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The lighthouse was leased to the Delaware River & Bay Authority, the bi-state group that manages ferries and airports for Delaware and New Jersey. In 2004 the Authority and the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation entered into a contract whereby the Foundation became advisors on the preservation to be undertaken by the Authority and were responsible for tours and educational activities. A few years later the State took back the responsibility and the tours were discontinued.
The following facts about the Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse are a version of information on the National Park Service’s website Inventory of Historic Light Stations in Delaware Existing Historic Tower: Existing Sound Signal Building? NO Existing Keepers Quarters? YES Owner/Manager: State of Delaware. Open to the Public? Yes, on accompanied tours only National Register Status: PART OF LISTING; Reference #89000289 Name of Listing: NATIONAL HARBOR OF REFUGE & DELAWARE BREAKWATER HARBOR HISTORIC DISTRICT Miscellaneous: SIGNIFICANT AS BREAKWATER; WITH LIGHTSHIPS, TOOK OVER DUTIES OF CAPE HENLOPEN LIGHT 221This web site is maintained by Delaware Quilts |