News

The Remarkable Lens in America’s Oldest Lighthouse Station

The 2-ton, 11-foot high tower of glass was first installed in 1859 and still guides ships today. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Barresi Friday, November 18, 2016 – 12:45 by Catherine Meyers, Staff Writer,  Inside Science (Inside Science) — Boston Light, America’s oldest lighthouse station, turned 300 this year. Built on a… Continue reading The Remarkable Lens in America’s Oldest Lighthouse Station