Genesee Lighthouse
Also known as Genesse Lighthouse and Keeper's House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Genesee Lighthouse
Genesee Lighthouse, at 70 Lighthouse St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 13, 1974. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation and communications, at the local level. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isLighthouse in New York, 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 · 34 MB · National Archives↗1822 to today
- 1822Built
- 1974Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 52 years
Finding Genesee Lighthouse
70 Lighthouse St., Rochester
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Genesee Lighthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Genesee Lighthouse
Is Genesee Lighthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 13, 1974 (Register number 74001259).
Is Genesee Lighthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Susan B. Anthony House, 6.9 miles away.
Can you visit Genesee Lighthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Genesee Lighthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 34 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 75318828 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.