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 Portland Breakwater (Bug Light) Lighthouse Posted by:  T0SHEA
N 43° 39.146 W 070° 14.054
19T E 400470 N 4834010
This little lighthouse, unique in the US in its design, has become a National Historic Place.
Waymark Code: WMP54X
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2015
Views: 7
The passport stamp for this lighthouse is available at the museum near the entrance to Bug Light Park, which now surrounds the Bug Light. The museum, housed in the old Cushing's Point House, is operated by the South Portland Historical Society, which also operates a gift shop in conjunction with the museum. After picking up your stamp you may proceed to the parking lot, then walk out to the breakwater and the Bug Light itself.
See the article on the lighthouse from Visit Maine below.
Following is the text from the historical marker on the shore south of the lighthouse.
PORTLAND BREAKWATER LIGHT
"BUG LIGHT"
The original Portland Breakwater Light was built in 1855 and was a tiny, wooden affair marking the end of a rocky breakwater shielding Portland Harbor. Eventually, the original light tower was replaced. The new one, built in 1875, is one of Maine's most elegant lighthouses. Though modeled on an ancient Greek monument, the 26-foot-tall tower is built of plates of cast iron. It was dubbed "Bug Light" due to its small size. The light sits in Bug Light Park in South Portland, where free parking is available. To reach the park, take Route 77 south into South Portland. Drive east on Broadway, turn left on Pickett St., which becomes Madison St. and leads to the park. Bug Light can also be seen from several Casco Bay cruises.
From Visit Maine
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Open 10am to 4pm from May through October
Admission Prices:
Donation
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
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