NEW CANAL LIGHTHOUSE
Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana
Order No. 154

HISTORY: The first New Canal lighthouse was constructed in 1839 but after 4 years, the lower timbers rotted. Renovations were made in 1853 and eventually a new square, one-story structure supported by iron pilings was completed 2 years later. It originally held a 4th order Fresnel lens. Its present optic is 190mm.

In 1880 a large yacht club was built northwest of the tower and it partially obscured the light. The lighthouse was then rebuilt into a two-story structure over the old screwpiles. This raised the focal plane another 16 feet high. It was activated in 1890.
The New Canal Station just might hold the record for having the most female keepers. No fewer than 5 women served at the station, most of whom took over when their keeper husbands died.

The lighthouse is still an active aid to navigation located at what is now Lakefront Park. The Coast Guard has run the lighthouse since the 1960s. It is open to the public.

STITCHING INFORMATION: Stitch count: 122 stitches wide x 140 high.
Our model was stitched on a 14" x 15 piece of white 16-count AIDA fabric.
This design can be adjusted to any type of fabric.
A large color photo, stitching instructions, computer generated chart and
floss numbers for your choice of DMC, Anchor & J&B Coats are included.