Ice flows threatened the lighthouse on several occasions but repairs were made as well as several shoring projects over the years. Thomas Steinhise, keeper, received a Congressional medal for heroism in 1933 after braving a storm in his small skiff to single-handedly rescue the crew of a foundering tugboat.

The lighthouse was automated in 1948 and soon fell victim to severe corrosion and vandalism. In October 1987 ownership of the lighthouse was transferred to the city of Baltimore. It was moved by barge, in 1988, to Pier 5 at Inner Harbor waterfront where it stands on its own legs.

It is the oldest surviving screwpile lighthouse and the only one of its design and is maintained by the Living Classrooms Foundation as a museum and learning center for Baltimore schools. The Seaport of Baltimore has posted a history of the light station. The lighthouse is open daily, along with the lightship Chesapeake, spring to fall and Friday to Sunday in winter (museum admission fee).

From Points South via I-95:
Take I-95 North to Baltimore. Take Exit 53, marked Downtown I-395 N. Take the left fork (downtown) and stay in the center lane (becomes Howard Street). Keep straight. You will pass Ravens' Stadium and Oriole Park at Camden Yards on your left. Make right onto Pratt Street (third traffic light). Proceed past Harbor Place and ESPN Zone to President Street and make right. Make another right on Eastern Ave. The Taney is on the right. There are several parking garages & lots in the area.