Lantern and Fixtures

Order of Lantern:

Shape of Lantern:

Diameter to glass:

Diameter in the clear:

Number of sides:

Type of bars:

Thickness of bars:

Height glazed:

Number of plates in height:

Number of plates each side:

Thickness of plates:

Size of plates:

Number of storm panes:

Unglazed side of lantern:

what bearings:

Construct Material Lantern:

Construct Material roof / cowl:

Ventilator / cowl:

Lightning spindle:

Desc of Lightning rod:

Balustrade:

Lantern doors:

Floor of lantern:

Watchroom doors:

Diameter parapet:

Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database

Cedar River Light Station

Lantern and fixtures

Old type 4th

polygonal

7' 2"

6' 8"

vertical

36"

one

5/16"

28" x 36"

none

Cast iron base panels, wood lined; cast iron framework with roof, above base panels, roof panels, zinc lined.

Cast iron, 10 sections, bolted in place, thru edge flanges of each section.

cast iron, perforated at base

on ventilator ball of lantern

A 1.5" x 3/16" copper band is attached to base of lantern & leads over lantern deck, down SW corner of tower to moisture.

Balustrade of wood. Outside gallery is of wood, covered by sheet copper.

Of cast iron, fitted in parapet walls, hinged to swing out.

maple flooring

Trap door in floor of lantern, at top of ladder in watchroom.

6' 8" inscribed dia.

Report Sections:

Premises | Lantern and Fixtures | Ventilators and Watchroom | Illuminating Apparatus | Closets and Storerooms

Lighthouse Access | Station Boat Info | Tools and Accessories | Light Vessel Specific | Inspection Reports

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