Grant to help pay for new windows at Little Sable Point Lighthouse, MI
The Little Sable Point Lighthouse will get a facelift thanks to a grant from the United States Lighthouse Society.
Lakeshore Keepers, a local nonprofit, is one of five groups to receive funding this year from the USLHS.
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Preservation work at Split Rock Lighthouse, MN, expected to be finished by July
Work began this month on a project aimed at protecting and preserving one of Minnesota's most visited attractions.
Split Rock Lighthouse, built in 1910, draws thousands of visitors each year while offering some of the most scenic views of Lake Superior.
Click here to see more of Split Rock on the USLHS Research Catalog
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History flashback - March 23, 1891: The light that failed at Point Loma, CA
On a fog-driven morning in San Diego on March 23, 1891, the beacon that had guided sailors into San Diego Bay for nearly four decades winked out forever.
High atop rugged cliffs at Point Loma stood the iconic Old Point Loma Lighthouse, its bright flame once intended to promise safe harbor to mariners navigating the Pacific.
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City landmark, Smeaton's Tower, UK, set for new lights after 11 years
A landmark lighthouse in Plymouth is to get a new set of lights, as part of a planned multi-million-pound programme of works.
Plymouth City Council said Smeaton's Tower on the How, which was built in 1759, had its most recent lighting system installed in 2015.
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You won't believe these 9 gorgeous lighthouses are actually hiding in plain sight in Florida
Looking for beautiful lighthouses hiding in plain sight in Florida?
These 9 lighthouses offer amazing views and fascinating history!
Click here to see more of Florida's lighthouses on the USLHS Research Catalog
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History tour climb at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, FL
Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum.
Beginning November 7, lighthouse climbs will be offered every Friday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Visit Aruba - California Lighthouse
Discover the Majestic California Lighthouse in Aruba if you're looking for breathtaking views of Aruba's coastline, the California Lighthouse is a must-visit destination.
This impressive landmark stands more than 90 feet high and was built between 1914 and 1916 according to a French design.
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Proud to Serve: Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse, DE
This a a WBOC CBS video
Click here to see the 1:23 video
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The oldest Roman lighthouse in the world is in Spain: over 2,000 years watching over the Atlantic with a mythological legend
Long before modern navigation systems existed, lighthouses were essential to guide sailors in treacherous waters.
In Spain stands the oldest one built by the Romans, an extraordinary example of this architecture.
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Hillsboro Lighthouse, FL, Gala raises $50K for historic restoration
Under the sweep of the historic beacon's powerful beam, the Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society (HLPS) raised nearly $50,000 in its annual gala for the continued restoration of the famed black-and-white "Big Diamond" structure.
The masquerade-themed event on March 13th drew 185 guests, marking a significant milestone in HLPS' fundraising efforts as the lighthouse approaches its 120th anniversary.
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