Chrome Island Lighthouse History and Archaeological Site

environment · 1890-1891 · Chrome Island

Chrome Island Lighthouse, originally known as Yellow Rock Lighthouse, was built in 1890 and first lit in 1891. It underwent several upgrades including a foghorn and a second tower. The original tower was replaced in 1989. The island is now a protected archaeological site following a 2000 study.

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Sources

• “The lighthouse was built... in 1890... lit for the very first time on Jan. 1, 1891... In 2000, an archeological study was conducted at the island and today it is a protected archeological site.” — The Islands Grapevine – May 21st, 2020 (May 21st, 2020)

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