Turtle Rock Lighthouse
Located in Fairmount Park at the western end of Boathouse Row on the Schuylkill River, this charming privately owned lighthouse is a pleasant compliment to the many area museums and rich culture of this part of Philadelphia. Named after a tortoise-shaped rock formation on the river, the lighthouse was first lit in August 1887 to safely navigate textile-carrying steamboats along the river. It is a small brick tower atop a one-story house with a beacon lantern originally fueled by gas. In 1902-03 the Sedgeley Club was permitted to build their two-story clubhouse adjacent to the light and its members took over the care of the light. This new structure completed development of Boathouse Row. The lighthouse was restored and electrified in 1990 and today it is usually inactive with the exception of special occasions that inspire its lighting. Due to its location at the clubhouse, there is no public access inside the tower, but one is able to come within yards of the building to view the picturesque lighthouse. While in Fairmount Park enjoy many athletic events, relax in the peaceful atmosphere and take advantage of the paved path along the river to walk, bike or roller blade. This part of the river is also famous for the sport of sculling, which is why the boathouses were erected at the river's edge.
Located in Fairmount Park at the western end of Boathouse Row on the Schuylkill River, this charming privately owned lighthouse is a pleasant compliment to the many area museums and rich culture of this part of Philadelphia. Named after a tortoise-shaped rock formation on the river, the lighthouse was first lit in August 1887 to safely navigate textile-carrying steamboats along the river. It is a small brick tower atop a one-story house with a beacon lantern originally fueled by gas. In 1902-03 the Sedgeley Club was permitted to build their two-story clubhouse adjacent to the light and its members took over the care of the light. This new structure completed development of Boathouse Row. The lighthouse was restored and electrified in 1990 and today it is usually inactive with the exception of special occasions that inspire its lighting. Due to its location at the clubhouse, there is no public access inside the tower, but one is able to come within yards of the building to view the picturesque lighthouse. While in Fairmount Park enjoy many athletic events, relax in the peaceful atmosphere and take advantage of the paved path along the river to walk, bike or roller blade. This part of the river is also famous for the sport of sculling, which is why the boathouses were erected at the river's edge.
Located in Fairmount Park at the western end of Boathouse Row on the Schuylkill River, this charming privately owned lighthouse is a pleasant compliment to the many area museums and rich culture of this part of Philadelphia. Named after a tortoise-shaped rock formation on the river, the lighthouse was first lit in August 1887 to safely navigate textile-carrying steamboats along the river. It is a small brick tower atop a one-story house with a beacon lantern originally fueled by gas. In 1902-03 the Sedgeley Club was permitted to build their two-story clubhouse adjacent to the light and its members took over the care of the light. This new structure completed development of Boathouse Row. The lighthouse was restored and electrified in 1990 and today it is usually inactive with the exception of special occasions that inspire its lighting. Due to its location at the clubhouse, there is no public access inside the tower, but one is able to come within yards of the building to view the picturesque lighthouse. While in Fairmount Park enjoy many athletic events, relax in the peaceful atmosphere and take advantage of the paved path along the river to walk, bike or roller blade. This part of the river is also famous for the sport of sculling, which is why the boathouses were erected at the river's edge.
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