Cape Neddick “Nubble” Lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the United States. Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors drive to Sohier Park in York, Maine, to view the postcard-perfect light station across a few hundred feet of water on its rocky outpost, the island known as the Nubble. Few visitors every… Continue reading Cape Neddick “Nubble” Lighthouse (Maine) restored
There’s a really nice story today by Bobby Tanzilo on OnMilwaukee.com describing a visit to Wind Point Lighthouse, one of the tallest and oldest lighthouses on Lake Michigan. As he points out, “The former keepers’ quarters house the Village Hall and the local police department, and the grounds are a popular park destination for residents… Continue reading A visit to Wind Point Lighthouse, Racine, Wisconsin
Rob Gilpin, who has long spearheaded the restoration of Rhode Island’s Block Island North Lighthouse as the chair of the North Light Commission, was the recipient of the Antoinette Downing Volunteer Service Award from the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission on Sunday, Oct. 21. Architect Walter Sedovic stated that Gilpin is, essentially, “the keeper of the… Continue reading Rob Gilpin honored for restoration of Block Island North Lighthouse (RI)
On Sunday, November 4, 36 people were shuttled to remote St. George Reef Lighthouse via helicopter for guided tours led by members of the St. George Reef Lighthouse Preservation Society. Tours were last offered in 2012, but at that time it was found that the landing area for the helicopter, which is on the caisson supporting the… Continue reading Helicopter tours resume at St. George Reef Lighthouse (CA)
East Point Lighthouse, the second oldest lighthouse in New Jersey, was built in 1849 on Delaware Bay in Cumberland County. The building has been restored and is now a museum open to the public, thanks to the Maurice River Historical Society. Click here to learn more about visiting the lighthouse. According the lighthouse website, there… Continue reading East Point Lighthouse (NJ) Support Rally on Nov. 10
Washington State Parks announced on October 31 that North Head Lighthouse, built in 1898 on the northwest side of the mouth of the Columbia River in Washington, will be closed until July 1, 2019, so that stone and stucco work on the structure can be completed. This is the third phase of a project made… Continue reading North Head Lighthouse (WA) to be closed for renovations until July 2019
Kate Walker here, keeping the light on Robbins Reef on the edge of New York Harbor. Fog was frequent at Robbins Reef. When I saw it coming, I went down into the deep basement and started the engine that sent out siren blasts from the fog signal at intervals of three seconds. What a huge… Continue reading Kate’s Corner #25
More than $1 million has already been spent to save South Carolina’s Morris Island Lighthouse. According to Save the Light, Inc., board member Al Hitchcock, another $5 million will be needed over the next five years. It’s been announced that the South Carolina state budget will allocate $175,000 to help the state-owned 184-year-old lighthouse. “We… Continue reading The South Carolina state budget will allocate $175,000 for Morris Island Lighthouse
The ongoing restoration project at California’s Point Reyes Lighthouse, perched on a windy and often foggy headland in Marin County, recently led to the discovery of a hidden stash of 1920s newspapers hidden inside a wall by two lighthouse keepers. Along with the newspapers was a piece of wood inscribed by the two keepers, G. W.… Continue reading 1929 time capsule found at Point Reyes Lighthouse (CA)
First lighted on December 31, 1894, Oregon’s Umpqua River Lighthouse will celebrate its 125th birthday next year. In preparation, the 65-foot lighthouse tower is currently being painted. The lighthouse is perhaps best known for its crown jewel, a magnificent first-order Fresnel lens. The lens is nearly 10 feet tall and its alternating red and clear… Continue reading Umpqua River Lighthouse (OR) getting a sprucing up in preparation of its 125th birthday
