The Hyannis Rear Range Light, also known as the Hyannis Harbor Light, was a lighthouse and, for part of its life, one of a pair of range lights adjacent to Hyannis Harbor. The Range Rear tower was built in 1849 and equipped with a 5th order Fresnel lens in 1856.
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Location: Hyannis, Massachusetts Coordinates: 41°38′10.6″N 70°17′18.6″W Constructed: 1849 Foundation: Natural/emplaced Construction: Brick Tower shape: Conical Markings: White with black lantern Deactivated: 1929 Lens: Oil lamp with reflector (1849) 5th order Fresnel lens(1856)
I was here on August 19 2021.
The lighthouse is privately owned. Grounds/dwelling/tower closed.
Access: Best views are from the water but you can walk to a small beach to get a distant picture