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Day 18 of posting Lighthouses

Grosse Point Light

Constructed in 1873 after lobbying from the local community after several boating accidents nearby. It was designed by Orland Metcalf Poe, who had designed many towers which eventually came to be known to be in the “Poe style”. It is the tallest light in Illinois at 113 feet and was automated in 1935

Photo © Jeremy Atherton, 2006.

[ID: A cone shaped cream white tower with yellow and red trim and red roof sitting behind a large storage house with similar colored doors and roof.]

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, United States

Source: Rawpixel

Constructed: 1802

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Day 10 of posting about Lighthouses

Boston Light

The oldest light station in the United States with the second tower to ever be built. Originally built in 1716, before the establishment of the US, and in fact used as a stronghold for British forces. It was attacked and burned twice by the opposing Americans, and when the British withdrew in 1776 they destroyed the tower. The tower was rebuilt in 1783, and although it was automated in 1998, it is still staffed by the coast guard.

Photo credit to Daniel P. B. Smith.

[ID: A conical tower with five steel bands and black trim, as well as black metal work and lantern roof. Made with gray brick and has a small shed protruding out on side and another, bigger one just behind the tower.]

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Day 19 of posting about Lighthouses

Pharos Lighthouse

Not to be confused with the famous ancient lighthouse Pharos of Alexandria, this British Lighthouse is located in Lancashire. It’s official name is the Upper Lighthouse, but since it’s completion in 1840 it’s been know as Pharos. Interestingly, it’s located in a residential street, which isn’t typical for a still functioning English Light.

Photo credit to Seasider53.

[ID: A red sandstone tapered cylindrical tower with black balcony, lantern, and dome. It sits in the middle of a roundabout.

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Day 14 of posting about Lighthouses

Garapan Lighthouse

The lighthouse before it was renovated in the 90s.

The Garapan Lighthouse, also known as the Japanese Lighthouse, was built in 1934 and survived the Second World War. After, however, it was abandoned, until it refurbished into a restaurant, but after a couple of years the restaurant was closed and returned to destitution. The concrete of the tower was made out of burnt seashells and coral, making it weather easily. Fortunately in 2021 it was made into a cafe.

Photo credit to Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD.

[ID: A very worn gray cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern, but with no dome on top. It is attached to a small rectangular quarters, also made of concrete.]

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Day 22 of posting about Lighthouses

Barnegat Lighthouse

Also know locally as Old Barney, Barnegat Light is located in New Jersey, and is 169 feet tall. The current tower was built by Lt. George G. Meade, who would later become the general to lead the Union to victory at Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The light was deactivated in 1944 but was brought back in 2009 and still operates today.

Photo Credit to Andrew Bossi.

[ID: A very tall conical tower sitting on the border to the Atlantic Ocean. It has a white bottom half, a red top half, and a white lantern.]

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Day 20 of posting about Lighthouses

Mizunokojima Lighthouse

This light is located in Japan’s Bungo Chanel, and due to it’s isolated nature it had a long four year process of being built. Since it was finished in 1904, it has been hit by several typhoons, some even reaching its top floors and roof. Despite this Mizunokojima remains active and was automated in 1986.

Photo credit to OitaKiseichu.

[ID: A cylindrical lighthouse sits far away on a rocky island in the sea. It’s painted white with black bands and has a white lantern and balcony.]

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Day 16 of posting about Lighthouses

Fenwick Island Light

Built in 1858 and the oldest lighthouse in Delaware. Originally isolated on an isolated peninsula near the state line of Maryland, but the light has slowly been surrounded by civilization, now not so lonely. Automated in 1940 and deactivated in 1978 before public movement recommissioned it in 1982.

Photo credit to Lionsatthegate37.

[ID: A tall white conical tower with a black balcony and lantern. It stands in between two large suburban houses.]