#grindle point

[jadafitch]

Grindle Point Light, Islesboro, Maine. In the summer, Grindle Point Light is one of the only lighthouses in the state that permits the public to climb to the top of the tower. It and the adjacent Sailor's Museum are located right next to the ferry landing, so no need to walk far when visiting (zero cars on this picturesque island.)

[pharology101]

LOTD: Grindle Point

~sorry for delay - meant for December 8th, 2023~

(from: https://www.ibiblio.org/lighthouse/me.htm)

Grindle Point (2)

1874 (station established 1851). Reactivated (inactive 1934-1987); focal plane 39 ft (12 m); green flash every 4 s. 39 ft (12 m) square brick tower with lantern and gallery, attached by a covered passageway to the original 1-1/2 story wood keeper's house; solar-powered 250 mm lens (1987). Tower painted white, lantern and gallery black. Brick oil house (1906). Trabas has Boucher's closeup photo, Robert English has a good 2007 photo, Anderson has a good page with several photos, Marinas.com has aerial photos, Huelse has a historic postcard view, and Google has a satellite view. The town of Isleboro bought the station for $1200 when it was deactivated in 1934 and put the keeper's house in use as the Sailor's Memorial Museum in 1938. A fog bell similar to the original is on display. In 1987, after many requests, the Coast Guard returned the light to the tower. Located on the southeast side of Islesboro Island at the entrance to Gilkey Harbor. The island is accessible by state ferry from Lincolnville, and the light station is adjacent to the ferry terminal. Site open, museum open daily except Mondays July 1 through Labor Day (early September), tower closed. Operator: U.S. Coast Guard. Owner/site manager: Town of Islesboro (Grindle Point Sailor's Museum and Lighthouse). ARLHS USA-356; Admiralty J0090; USCG 1-4405.

(full photo found here; ©Boucher)

[lighthouses-click]

Grindle Point Lighthouse, Islesboro, Maine, September 2023