Charlotte Genesee, Rochester New York

In search for a lighthouse during my layover in Rochester, I was surprised and lucky to have seen 3 lights in one day. Thanks to my Uber Ride, Sir Ron who led me to discover these lighthouses, and took my photos. 

On Lake Ontario at the mouth of Genesee River, there’s this beautiful octagonal stone that was built in 1822. The tower is tall, it stands 40 feet and the structure and whitewashed color justify its longstanding history.

One interesting fact about its history was that “in 1965, Charlotte high school students started a letter writing campaign to save the lighthouse from impending destruction.” It’s impressive to know that high school students that time care about history, particularly supporting this lighthouse. I am not sure if there are high school students this time who would do the same. Maybe.

This lighthouse is active and is currently one of the top 3 landmarks in Rochester. Because the city has many old industrial buildings, I agree that this lighthouse is definitely one of the city’s gem.

The place was blissful. The weather was gloomy. But I captured a sunlight peeking just above the lighthouse, with a bird flying above it. Isn’t that mystical?

Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to climb the top, but seeing America’s oldest surviving lighthouse on Lake Ontario was indeed a great privilege.