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Sassafras Point Light

Providence River, Rhode Island

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old photo of lighthouse

This lighthouse no longer exists.

Location: West side of Providence River

Nearest city: Providence, Rhode Island

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Station established: 1872; Discontinued: 1912

Construction material: Wood

Height of focal plane: 25 feet

Optic: Sixth order Fresnel

Characteristic: Fixed red

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