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Structural Specifications Of Lighthouse Tower
- Number of Bricks Used
- 1.25 million (approx.)
- Total Structural Heights
- From base of foundation to top of lightning rod:
188 feet 6 1/2 inches
From ground level: 176 feet 6 1/2 inches
- Lantern
- Height from watchroom: 35 feet 9 1/2 inches
Diameter: 16 feet
Focal plane height (above sea level): 164 feet 6 inches
Number of Steps from ground: 213
- Gallery Deck Level
- Height above ground: 140 ft. 9 inches
Number of steps from ground: 203
Walls at top of brick tower: 1 1/2 feet
- Stairway
- Number of landings: 9
Number of iron spiral steps: 194
- First Level
- Exterior diameter: 28 feet
Interior diameter: 12 feet
First level walls 8 feet thick
- Base and Outside Stairs
- Number of steps: 9
Diameter of base of tower (with granite coping): 32 feet
- Octagonal Foundation
- Diameter of foundation at ground level: 38 feet
Depth: 12 feet
Diameter at base: 45 feet
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