Bug Light, Portland Maine

It was a gloomy day, windy and about to rain.  But it didn't stop me from exploring this lighthouse. I wanted to use my long layover in Portland, to add  this lighthouse on  my list.  So, I took an uber and met a nice couple who drove me here.

There was an original lighthouse that was built in 1855 as a wooden structure.  Unfortunately, the breakwater was extended, so they built this lighthouse in 1875 to replace it.  Also known as the Portland Breakwater Light, it is a marker of the end of the rocky breakwater protecting Portland's harbor from ocean storm.

"Bug Light was inspired by the fourth-century Choragic Monument built near the Acropolis in Athens. The unique style of the ligthouse sets it apart from any other lighthouse in the world because it was made of curved cast-iron plates."  I agree with its uniqueness. I've never seeen a lighthouse that has a detailed design such as this. It is special. I feel like I am in Athens.

It was adopted as the official seal of the City of South Portland in 1940, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the center of attraction at Bug Light Park.

Bug Light is a charming ligthouse.  I would love to revisit, sit at the park on a beautiful weather, watching the sunset.