PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE
PENSACOLA, FL
The Pensacola Lighthouse is a historic landmark located in Pensacola, Florida. The lighthouse stands at a height of 177 feet and is one of the tallest brick lighthouses in the United States. It was built in 1858 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The lighthouse is constructed of brick and is octagonal in shape. There are two principal stories, each with an outward-facing balcony, and a lantern house at the top. The walls of the lighthouse are between three and four feet thick. The light from the tower can be seen up to twenty-five miles away.
The lighthouse has had a long history of service. It was used to guide sailors along the Gulf of Mexico during the Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II. In more recent years, the light of the Pensacola Lighthouse has been used to help guide ships navigating the Pensacola Bay.
The Pensacola Lighthouse is open to the public for tours, which offer a great opportunity to learn about the history of the area and to enjoy the amazing views from the top of the lighthouse. There is also a museum located in the base of the lighthouse, which contains artifacts from the lighthouse’s past.
The Pensacola Lighthouse is a popular tourist attraction, and is a great example of the area’s rich history. The lighthouse has become a symbol of the city of Pensacola, and its light continues to serve as a beacon of hope for many.
PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PENSACOLA FL. US MID #8401200280
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 507,824 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).
Contact PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE
- telephone: 8503931561
- website: http://www.pensacolalighthouse.org
PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE ASSOCIATION INC
2081 RADFORD BLVD
PENSACOLA
FL
32508-5403
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PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE Information
MID # | 8401200280 |
Name | PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE ASSOCIATION INC |
Alternate Name | PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE |
Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 030584825 |
NTEECC | A50 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 631,232 |
REVENUE | 507,824 |
LAT/LONG | 30.34689, -87.295442 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 12 FIPS County Code: 033 US Census Tract: 002400 US Census Block: 1065 |