CONTINUING MONDAY, JUL. 7
It’s impossible to think of the City of Erie without thinking of the lake. People come from all over the region to enjoy summers at Presque Isle – whether it’s fishing, enjoying the beach, or hiking the paths at the park. Erie is home to three lighthouses that are culturally significant: one at Presque Isle State Park, one on the channel referred to as the North Pier light (no interior tours), and the Erie Land Lighthouse, which was the first lighthouse lit on the Great Lakes, and has resided at the foot of Lighthouse Street since 1857, often overlooked.
The executive director of Presque Isle Light Station, Averie Shaughnessy-Comfort said, “The (Land Lighthouse) site symbolizes so much of Erie’s history as a city – its growth as a harbor and commercial hub, connection to major cities, and connections to the people and places that surround the area.”…