The National Archives in Washington, DC provided the historic documents that made this replication possible. The original light was of the 4th Order, the fresnel illuminating apparatus by Barbier, Benard & Turenne, of Paris, France, described as a '360 degree lens lantern'...'fixed white'...with a '5-day tank attachment'. The inside diameter of the central drum was 11-13/16", with 3 prisms above and 3 prisms below. Though a replacement for the original light could not be operational in the lighthouse, the Oak Orchard Lighthouse Museum plans on seeking one to display in its future museum.

Personalized, engraved bricks to grace the circular walkway at the site are available for $50. The walkway will include a sitting area with local Medina sandstone benches crafted by George Graham, one of the last stone-cutters. The stone was salvaged from old sidewalks from the nearby historic Erie Canal Village of Albion. The walkway will eventually feature a compass rose of native Medina sandstone and blue and white granite. A Children's Peace Garden providing food and cover for migratory birds is included in future planning. To purchase a brick, become a member and find out more about the project and museum plans go to www.oakorchardlighthouse.org. To find out about sponsoring a project element, call President Dick Anderson, at 941-741-8042 or VP Peg Wiley, at 585-682-4552.