Since 1909

Welcome to the

Baltimore Harbor Light

The Baltimore Harbor Light is a three-story octagonal brick cottage constructed atop a 103-foot tall concrete and stone filled cast-iron caisson. The main deck of the cottage houses a sitting room, a storage area, a hallway and the galley. The second deck holds keeper's quarters (two bedrooms.) The third deck is a large open space, known as the watch room. Windows face North, South, East and West, providing a 360-degree view. Atop the watch room, sits the lantern room. Connecting these levels is a spiral staircase that leads from the lantern room to the cellar floor, ten feet into the caisson. 

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Where it all began

There is a lot of history to a lighthouse born in the early 1900's! Check out it's journey from concept to construction, completion to current day. Additional information can be found on our About Us page including frequently asked questions.

torn paper with a timeline of events for the lighthouse from 1890 to 1903
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torn paper with a timeline of events for the lighthouse from 1904 to 1907
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torn paper with a timeline of events for the lighthouse from 1908 to 2006
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The Future of the Baltimore Light

Owning a lighthouse is no easy task. As stewards of such an iconic piece of history we don't take it lightly. Our immediate focus is on making necessary repairs for safety, function and preservation.


Baltimore Harbor Light is available for tours and events on a limited, case by case basis.


Being private owners, we rely on our fans and donors to help us continue our efforts. If you'd like to learn how you can help, visit the Support Our Mission page.


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Photo of the lighthouse at sunrise provided by photographer Rick Frankle

Photo provided courtesy of Rick Frankle Photography

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