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Barcelona Lighthouse Finished in 1829, the 40-foot tall Barcelona Lighthouse (Portland Harbor) was the very first natural gas lighthouse in the country world.

It was in Federal Lighthouse Service until 1859. The First Natural Gas Lighthouse. Finished in 1829, the 40-foot tall Barcelona Lighthouse (Portland Harbor) was the very first natural gas lighthouse in the country. At that time it became privately held through various owners until 2008, when New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation acquired it. Though it no longer has the original lens, nor is used for navigational purposes, it is still lit and visible today through an agreement with the Town of Westfield. The lighthouse is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places.

It's a beautiful day to come visit Barcelona Lighthouse! The lighthouse is open daily from 10am until 5pm,weather permi...
06/13/2026

It's a beautiful day to come visit Barcelona Lighthouse! The lighthouse is open daily from 10am until 5pm,weather permitting, with the last ascent at 4:30. Make sure to visit the museum and gift shop while here!

It's almost time to open to visitors for the 2026 Summer season! If you're looking for a seasonal position and have a l...
04/30/2026

It's almost time to open to visitors for the 2026 Summer season! If you're looking for a seasonal position and have a love of history, we may be the perfect fit for you!

12/15/2025

Update: Due to the special type of glass needed, we are told it will not be in until likely the first week of January. So, a little longer than we hoped. We will still be open to the public this weekend 10-5pm to visit, climb the tower and make any last minute purchases in the gift shop. Then our site will close until next Memorial Day weekend.
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Unfortunately, one of the glass panes on the lantern has broken. So, the tower light is temporarily off while we get it replaced and then National Fuel comes to re-light it; should only be a couple of days. Thank you for your patience in the dark 💡

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05/16/2025
The weather was iffy, but we had a great ribbon cutting yesterday!The Tower will open to the public on May 24.https://ww...
05/14/2025

The weather was iffy, but we had a great ribbon cutting yesterday!
The Tower will open to the public on May 24.
https://www.post-journal.com/news/local-news/2025/05/barcelona-lighthouse-opened-to-the-public/

Please note, for safety, there are a few rules to be able to ascend. If you are not an adult, you must be at least 54" tall and be with an adult. Appropriate footwear (no flip flops, bare feet, or high heels) required.
The cottage has a mock up of the alternate step ladder and some other physical requirements to meet before being able to ascend.

BARCELONA – For years residents could drive by the Barcelona lighthouse and visit the nearby museum operated by the state, but couldn’t go inside the lighthouse itself. That has now changed. On Tuesday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in front of the lighthouse on Route 5 in the town of Westf...

The Barcelona Lighthouse was featured recently by the United States Lighthouse Society's "Light-Hearted" podcast. You ca...
04/14/2025

The Barcelona Lighthouse was featured recently by the United States Lighthouse Society's "Light-Hearted" podcast. You can hear it here:

A recent early morning at the lighthouse - the light shining brightly!
02/11/2025

A recent early morning at the lighthouse - the light shining brightly!

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8234 E Lake Road Route 5
Westfield, NY
14787

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(716) 326-2360

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