Actually there have been five lighthouses at Port Mahon to guide ships and waterman on the Delaware Bay. The first was built in 1831 and because of erosion, a series of replacements were built. The last lighthouse was built in 1903 and lasted until 1984. Recently processed, the Delaware Technical and Community College Photograph Collection has an excellent series of photos of this last Port Mahon lighthouse. Taken by the Del Tech photographer, Al Vietri, these photos are now available to the public. During the 1970s, Del Tech was interested in purchasing the Port Mahon buildings and dock areas for use in a marine science program. Mr. Vietri scouted the area documenting both the real estate and the natural habitat, including the lighthouse. This is fortunate for posterity, because a few years later the lighthouse burned and only the pilings survive today.
Related Topics: Delaware Technical and Community College Photograph Collection, Port Mahon Lighthouse
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