In 2008, the Coast Guard replaced the original Fresnel light with a replaceable plastic beacon mounted outside the lantern room, but the original Fresnel lens remains in the lantern room where it can be viewed by visitors.
The Coast Guard replaced the original Fresnel light with a replaceable plastic beacon. This was in 2008. This replaceable plastic beacon was mounted outside the lantern room. The original Fresnel lens remains in the lantern room. It can be viewed by visitors.