Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Display at Riverside Library

During the month of July, Riverside Library will feature an exhibit of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse in their glass display case. The exhibit includes vintage postcards dating back to the turn of the century, as well as current photos of the historical Riverside light station. The exterior of The Lighthouse has been painted in its original colors and restored to its early appearance, with the recent addition of shutters and a white picket fence, currently in progress. This reflects the views shown on the postcards. Views of some of the rooms, painted in their original Victorian colors, provide a glimpse inside the century-and-a-half-year-old building. Also on display is a ceramic model of The Lighthouse and a piece of the original beadboard wall of the kitchen, dating to 1871. Much of the wood in the kitchen was water-damaged when The Lighthouse was decommissioned by the Coast Guard in 1974 and abandoned for decades. Residents can see a sample of the colorful Pomham Rocks Lighthouse license plate as it appears before letters and numbers are stamped on it. Information is available on how residents can obtain their own Pomham Rocks Lighthouse charity license plate. A listing of dates of public tours to The Lighthouse, held through the end of August, as well as information and photos are also featured. Riverside Library also hosts a permanent large-scale model of The Lighthouse. Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.