A rehabilitation project at the historic Barcelona Lighthouse tower is now complete. On Tuesday, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) announced the completion of the $2.9 million project Tuesday afternoon. This completion will now enable the public to further experience this historic site by ascending the top of the tower and enjoying the view of Lake Erie. The project included replacement of the lighthouse stairs, redoing all the mortar inside and out, a new roof, a new hatch and railings, a new gas line for the light, site utility upgrades and conversion of the garage into public restrooms and gift shop space. The project was funded by $2.6 million in OPRHP capital funds and is being supported in part by a $50,000 National Maritime Heritage Grant administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. Additional support was provided by local and private fundraising. The next phase of the project is planned to begin this summer, which includes slope stabilization and trail work to the Lake Erie shoreline.
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