A Corny Century: The One-Named Peck Lighthouse of Norwalk, CT

Here we go, folks, back to the 1900s - meet the Peck Lighthouse, a robust creature that's taken up residence on a rocky outcrop near Norwalk, Connecticut, since 1906. While some might assume that the 'Ledge' is part of Peck's official name, they'd be mistaken - it's the Coast Guard that lends that 'Ledge' to the title. At 54 feet, she's had her fair share of challenges, from vandalism to stubborn birds to corrosion. She's taken it all in stride. The building is tall and hearty, standing out against the sea with its white paint, dotted with a tan stripe.

Inside, you'll find three floors of living quarters, a basement packed with cisterns for rainwater, a watchroom, a lantern, and even a shutter that called for a stone mason's visit in 2004. In 1933, the US Coast Guard handled the automation, switching her beacon to the current green that flashes every 2.5 seconds. In 1988, they swapped in a snazzy Fresnel lens, a 250 mm optic. In 1990, they placed her on the National Register of Historic Places and, in 2004, secured her future with 100 tons of granite riprap for easier access.

Through it all, our Peck Lighthouse has remained steadfast, continuing to guide ships to Norwalk harbor as if it were still 1906.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons