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Dutch Island Light, Jamestown, Rhode Island

This Rhode Island light is one of the oldest established light stations in Narragansett Bay and sat in darkness for 3 decades.

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.

Machias Seal Island Lighthouse, US/Canada

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.

Whaleback Light, Kittery, Maine

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.

Sleepy Hollow Light, Tarrytown, New York

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

Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

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

Mulholland Point Light, Campobello Island, New Brunswick

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

Sandy Point Light, Prudence Island, Rhode Island

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

Pea Point Island Light, Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick

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.

Heceta Head Lighthouse, Florence, Oregon

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.

Welcome to my lighthouse blog! Thanks for joining me on my deep dive into the history and stories behind these amazing architectural treasures.