Maine-The famous Portland Head Lighthouse
by Judy Wolinsky
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Maine-The famous Portland Head Lighthouse
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Judy Wolinsky
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Photograph - Photography / Digital Art
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Visited the Portland Head Lighthouse on our recent trip to Maine. The lighthouse is located in Port Elizabeth. Construction of the lighthouse was started by the General Court of Massachusetts, in 1787. In 1790, the US Government took over control of the lighthouses, it was completed and first lit on Jan 10,1791. The original tower measured 72' from base to lantern deck and was lit with 16 whale oil lamps. By 1865, the tower was raised 20' and a 2nd order Fresnel lens was installed.
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January 6th, 2021
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Steve Rich
Beautiful Judy, we visited the same back in 2019. It was awesome.
Judy Wolinsky replied:
Thanks Steve! I can't wait to get out on the road again! Been too long!!!! Take care!
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