Lazaretto Point Lighthouse (Replica)*

Lazaretto Point Lighthouse Replica
Photo by: A. Pasek

Lazaretto Point
Lighthouse Replica
Photo by Marie Vincent
and Jerry Waters

Lazaretto Point Lighthouse Replica 2010 – Photo by Greg Krawczyk

In 1985, the new owners of the Rukert Terminals Corporation, (the son and nephew of late Norman G. Rukert Sr.) decided to erect a replica of the Lazaretto Point light to honor Rukerts, Sr.’s memory. He had been a historian and a person who had loved the Baltimore waterfront. The replica was built from the original plans that were found at the National Archives.

The replica lighthouse is located in an active port facility with almost constant loading or unloading of ships and there is a security gate, therefore the replica lighthouse is not open for visiting.  It is visible from Fort McHenry waterfront unless there is a very large ship docked at the terminal.