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The Carver Companies' barge that destroyed exterior structures at the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse also hit its base, which was ...
Standing tall on the island of Pharos in ancient Egypt, the Lighthouse of Alexandria once soared over 350 feet, guiding sailors and symbolizing the might of Alexandria. Built in the 3rd century ...
STRATFORD — The town hopes to become the next owner of the Stratford Point Lighthouse, an iconic structure that has stood at the mouth of the Housatonic River for more than a century.
A historic lighthouse in Connecticut is available to certain entities, according to the U.S. General Services Administration. The GSA issued a notice of availability for the Stratford Point ...
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place to officially open the remodeled Barcelona Lighthouse to the public. P-J photos by Gregory Bacon BARCELONA – For years residents could drive by the Barcelona ...
Lighthouses, though primarily used for navigating rough waters by maritime boatfarers, have always struck me as the stuff that great lore and legends are made of. (Think of tales about the ghost of ...
For a landlocked state, Minnesota has an outsized share of lovely lighthouses — from stunning Split Rock overlooking Lake Superior to the Lake City Marina light, the only operational lighthouse ...
Lighthouses have guided sailors safely through treacherous waters for centuries. But how exactly do they work? This video takes you inside the fascinating world of lighthouses, explaining the ...
Manitowoc has had a lighthouse since 1840, reflecting the city's growth and maritime history. The current Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse was built in 1918-1920, replacing earlier structures.
The Seul Choix Point Lighthouse in Michigan's Upper Peninsula was vandalized with graffiti, including the phrase "Black Lives Matter." The Gulliver Historical Society, which operates the ...
Three lighthouses are located near Wilmington, North Carolina, all in Brunswick County. Old Baldy and the Oak Island Lighthouse offer tours, while Price's Creek Lighthouse is viewable from the ferry.
On Friday, I made my way driving through the rain and felt a sense of relief when the lighthouse finally came into view. Even though I was in my car and not in a small boat on Lake Pontchartrain ...