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Dec 8, 202410 min read

White Island Light & the Isles of Shoals, Maine & New Hampshire

This cluster of 9 islands straddles the state line between Maine & New Hampshire. They're home to New Hampshire's only offshore lighthouse.

Jul 14, 20245 min read

This 1899 Rhode Island lighthouse was abandoned for 62 years. When restoration began, 104,000 pounds of bird guano had to be removed.

Apr 28, 20243 min read

In 1923, the keeper's house for this 1838 lighthouse was floated across Buzzards Bay to begin a new life on Cape Cod.

Feb 6, 20245 min read

Did you know this 1877 lighthouse was modeled after a 4th-century Greek monument and the architect also built the dome on the US Capitol?

Jan 28, 20245 min read

Standing at less than 30 feet, Brant Point Light has quite an exciting history for so small a thing. It is the 10th light station on site.

Jan 9, 20245 min read

Due to its location, Lubec Channel Light Station probably is not a highly visited Maine lighthouse. It might not even be on your radar at...

Jan 1, 20244 min read

This light is the only wood lighthouse in Oregon and the only Oregon lighthouse to retain its original Keeper's Dwelling.

Dec 25, 20233 min read

Stratford Point is the earliest instance of a prefabricated cast iron lighthouse in Connecticut, and is one of the oldest in the nation.

Nov 30, 20234 min read

This 200+ year old Connecticut lighthouse was run by Keeper Kate for nearly 60 years and she is credited with saving more than 20 lives.

Mar 12, 20236 min read

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

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