28106. (photo) Barcelona (Portland Harbor) Lighthouse, Lake Erie c.1910. In 1828 Congress appropriated five thousand dollars to construct a lighthouse at Portland Harbor on Lake Erie, which had just be designated an official port of entry. It would later have its name changed to Barcelona. A lot was purchased and the following month, a $2,700 contract for constructing the lighthouse and a keeper’s dwelling was awarded. The contract specifically called for “11 patent lamps; eleven 14” reflectors and 2 spare lamps; double tin oil butts for 500 gals. of oil; 1 lantern canister and iron trivet, etc.” Using native, rough split, fieldstone, Campbell constructed a 40-foot conical tower with a base diameter of twenty-two feet. In 1831, the lighthouse was fitted with natural gas, transported via hollowed-out wooden pipes three quarters of a mile to the Barcelona station. .” It was also stated that when viewed from Lake Erie at night, it looked as if the whole tower were “one complete, constant and unwavering blaze.” Early mounted view measures 3 ½” x 4 ½” on 5 ½” x 6 ½” card mount. Photo is clear and close, light soiling and wear, on period mount. Mount with some edge wear. Would look fine matted. (VG-). $22.