Eastern Point Light Station
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Eastern Point Light Station, 1898 and today
An old view from Gloucester’s archive beside today’s photo. Drag across to compare. The two aren’t taken from exactly the same spot.
1898TodayEastern Point Light, Gloucester, Mass · Wikimedia Commons. Matched to this listing by the words in its caption.
About the district
Eastern Point Light Station, at Eastern Pt., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 30, 1987. It was among the first 11 of Gloucester’s 30 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering, transportation, architecture and maritime history, at the state level. It describes its style as Gothic Revival, as it does for 240 other Massachusetts listings. The district takes in 4 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Lighthouses of Massachusetts TR. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isLighthouse in Massachusetts, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 11 MB · National Archives↗1833 to today
- 1833Built
- 1898
Eastern Point Light, Gloucester, Mass - 1987Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 39 years
An old view of Eastern Point Light Station
Postcards and photographs from Gloucester’s archive whose captions name it, from 1898. Tap one to see it full screen.
1898Finding Eastern Point Light Station
Eastern Pt., Gloucester
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Gothic Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Gothic Revival.
Memories of Eastern Point Light Station
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Eastern Point Light Station
Is Eastern Point Light Station on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 30, 1987 (Register number 87002027).
Is Eastern Point Light Station a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Beauport, 1 mile away.
Can you visit Eastern Point Light Station?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Eastern Point Light Station?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 11 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63790224 · Wikidata · old views from Gloucester’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.