Race Point Light
Race Point Light is a historic lighthouse on Cape Cod, in Provincetown, Massachusetts; it is on the National Register of Historic Places. The original tower, first illuminated in 1816, was replaced in 1876 with the current 45-foot tall iron-plated tower and a new keeper's dwelling. The American Lighthouse Foundation operates the property and rents out two buildings for overnight stays. The actual light is maintained by the Coast Guard. The site is reached by walking about 45 minutes over sand; with a National Park Service Oversand Permit, a four-wheel-drive vehicle can be used.
The lighthouse gets a fresh coat of paint in 2012 | |
| Location | Cape Cod |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42°3′44.4″N 70°14′34.9″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1816 |
| Foundation | Natural/emplaced |
| Construction | Iron plate with brick interior |
| Automated | 1972 |
| Height | 45 feet (14 m) |
| Shape | Conical |
| Markings | White with black lantern |
| Heritage | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1876 (current structure) |
| Focal height | 41 feet (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Lens | Fourth-order Fresnel lens (original), VRB-25 (current) |
| Range | 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 10s |
Race Point Light Station | |
1911 postcard | |
| Location | Race Point Beach, Provincetown, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°3′44.4″N 70°14′41″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1876 |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| MPS | Lighthouses of Massachusetts TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 87001482 |
| Added to NRHP | June 15, 1987 |
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