Boularderie Island Lighthouse Preservation Project

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Lighthouse Specs

Tower Height:33feet

Light Height:31feet

Light Range:5miles

Light Characteristic:Fixed Red

Historical Review

1728:Marker was discovered on a map

1884:Building was erected

1909:Alteration of some form

1922:6th order dioptric lens

1930:In operation

1955 to 1962:Not operating

1965:Decommissioned

1966:Purchased privately

1966 to 1996:Privately owned

1996:Donated to Acadia University

2002:Application to Nova Scotia Lighthouse Perservation Society

2004:Building Restoration Begins