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Coquille River Light, Bandon, Oregon

This beautiful light on Oregon's southern coast was the last government lighthouse built in the state and once sat abandoned for decades.

Feb 27, 20233 min read

This island is the only land disputed by Canada and the US. Canada has maintained a light station on the island for nearly 200 years.

Feb 13, 20235 min read

The current lighthouse was built in 1872. It shared the rocky shoal with the previous tower for 8 years, before the 1829 tower was removed.

Jan 3, 20234 min read

General Motors land reclamation caused this 1883 Hudson River lighthouse to go from being a half mile offshore to only about 50 feet.

Dec 5, 20223 min read

Portland Head Light is 1 of 4 colonial lighthouses commissioned by George Washington still standing with its original tower.

Nov 13, 20223 min read

Mulholland Point Light is part of Roosevelt Campobello International Park, the only joint national park shared between the US and Canada.

Nov 5, 20223 min read

The lighthouse has the distinction of being the oldest surviving lighthouse in RI and has been an active lighthouse in 2 locations.

Oct 1, 20226 min read

Pea Point was one of two lights built at the entrance to Letang Harbour. Pea Point marks the eastern side and Bliss Island marks the west.

Sep 24, 20224 min read

The original 5-wick oil lamp equaled 800,000 candle power and was rotated by a 200-pound weight that slowly dropped down a 35-foot cable.

Sep 17, 20226 min read

From 1832 to 1907, many lights danced around the harbor. Finally, a new pair of range lights was built in 1907 and this set remains today.

Sep 10, 20225 min read

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