Lorain Lighthouse Replica Model Building Set

Take me back to Lakeview Beach...

Celebrate the “Jewel of the Port” with this handcrafted 400-piece Lorain Lighthouse model, built using genuine LEGO® pieces. Carefully designed to capture the lighthouse’s white concrete walls, red roof, detailed windows, and distinctive offshore architecture, this miniature replica offers a fun, rewarding building experience and an eye-catching display piece once complete.

Built on a compact 5" × 5" display base, it’s the perfect size for a desk, bookshelf, office, or mantel. Whether you’re a lighthouse enthusiast, a Lorain native, or searching for the perfect gift for someone who loves Lorain and Lake Erie, this model offers a unique way to build and display a piece of coastal life on Lake Erie.

To complete the display, each set includes a special LED twist light brick that illuminates the lighthouse with a warm beacon, bringing your finished model to life day or night.

Features

• 400-piece model built with brand-new, genuine LEGO® bricks
• Includes a compatible LED twist light brick to illuminate the lighthouse
• Full-color, printed step-by-step building instructions
• Finished model sits on a compact 5" × 5" LEGO® display plate
• Perfect for displaying at home or in the office
• Ships in a full-color, resealable stand-up pouch
• A unique gift for lighthouse enthusiasts, LEGO® builders, Lorain natives, and anyone who loves Lorain and Lake Erie

Giving Back

Every BLOCK Lighthouse is carefully designed, sorted, and packaged by hand. A portion of every sale supports lighthouse preservation efforts, allowing you to build a lighthouse while helping preserve one for future generations.

Proceeds from this model will go directly to the Lorain Lighthouse Foundation, helping support the restoration, maintenance, and preservation of this treasured Lake Erie landmark.

Thanks,
Matt

Disclaimer

This is not a LEGO® product. LEGO® and the LEGO® minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this product. The LEGO Group is not liable for any loss, injury, or damage arising from the use or misuse of this product.

The included LED light brick is a compatible accessory and is not manufactured by the LEGO Group.

About Me

Hi, I’m Matt Jenkins from Dublin, Ohio.

I grew up along the shores of Lake Erie in Lorain and Huron, where lighthouses were always part of the landscape. Those early memories sparked a lifelong appreciation for these remarkable landmarks and the communities they represent.

As an adult, I rediscovered my love for LEGO building after my parents returned a box of my childhood bricks. Looking for a fun challenge, I designed a miniature Ohio Stadium on a 16×16 LEGO plate. I shared it online, and in 2015 my designs were featured on ESPN’s Big Ten Blog. What started as a single model quickly grew into hundreds of custom designs.

Today, more than 12,000 orders later, I still personally design every model using BrickLink Studio before building, testing, and creating the printed instructions by hand. Every Block Lighthouses model is constructed with genuine LEGO® bricks and reflects countless hours of design and refinement.

Creating the Lorain Lighthouse was especially meaningful because it represents the city where I spent part of my childhood. Standing offshore at the entrance to the Black River, the lighthouse has been part of Lorain’s waterfront for generations and remains one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

The current lighthouse was built in 1917 and originally guided vessels into one of Lake Erie’s busiest industrial ports. After it was decommissioned in the 1960s and threatened with demolition, members of the Lorain community came together to save it. Today, it is affectionately known as the “Jewel of the Port” and remains a proud symbol of the city.

The Lorain Lighthouse Foundation was established to spearhead its preservation and protect the history and integrity of Lorain’s waterfront. Through ongoing restoration, maintenance, tours, and community support, the foundation continues to care for the lighthouse so it can be enjoyed for generations to come. Lorain Lighthouse Foundation

One of my favorite family traditions is visiting lighthouses with my wife and our three daughters. My daughters like to tease me that I’m in my “Lighthouse Era,” but they’ve also seen how meaningful this project has become. Block Lighthouses is more than a business—it’s a way to celebrate these incredible landmarks and help preserve them for future generations.

That’s why a portion of every sale is donated to local lighthouse preservation organizations, helping support the care, restoration, and preservation of the landmarks that inspire these models. Every build you complete helps keep a small piece of Lake Erie’s coastal heritage shining for years to come.

Thank you for supporting a small family business and helping preserve America’s lighthouse heritage—one brick at a time.