Strong river currents and storms threatened to undercut the foundation of the lighthouse. In 1829, a seawall was built to counter the erosion. By 1831, the seawall had to be reinforced and widened.
The old keepers house was removed in 1966. In its place, a modern duplex was built to house Coast Guard personnel in hopes of deterring vandalism. The Old Saybrook Historical Society was opposed to the modern structure as incongruous with the historic tower.
Sea-Lites custom-crafted Old Saybrook lighthouses are just like the original! They feature the same precise detail as the real Old Saybrook Lighthouse. Old Saybrook Lighthouse is available in only one size, 5'6". Call for shipping quote, and charges will be added when order ships.
We add windows and doors for authenticity. Our windows, doors, corbels and lens are high technology injection molded plastic with fine detail and specifications to match the existing features on the beautiful lighthouses. They come with a lifetime warranty. All our fiberglass lighthouses come with a flasher lamp, waterproof exterior, grounded electrical wiring and the highest quality paints and finishes. No assembly required.
