The Lighthouse of Alexandria: An Ancient Greek Engineering Marvel
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, the last standing of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was an engineering marvel that served to guide ships to the port city.
It was completed in the 3rd century BC during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, the son of Ptolemy I, the Macedonian Greek general of Alexander the Great, on the island of Pharos off the coast of the city of Alexandria in Egypt.
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Goat Island Lighthouse (RI) lights the iconic lighthouse November 30
The holiday season commences at Newport Harbor Island Resort as we light our historic lighthouse!
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Society restores historical light to Point Wilson Lighthouse, WA
Point Wilson Lighthouse is lit once again with its original 1879 Fresnel lens. Out of commission for decades, the historic lens was relit on Oct. 29.
"Relighting this historic optic is more than a technical achievement," said Jeff Gales, executive director of the U.S. Lighthouse Society. "It's a revival of the spirit that has watched over these waters for over a century."
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Monument Moment: Grosse Point Lighthouse, IL
In tonight's "Monument Moment," we head to Evanston to take an up-close look at a lighthouse that's been shining brightly for 150 years.
Click here for a 2:01 video clip from Fox, WFLD
Click here to see more of Grosse Point on the USLHS Research Archive
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Crafting an Easy DIY Lighthouse from Cardboard
Learn how to make a beautiful lighthouse using cardboard in this fun and easy DIY project!
Click here to see a 12:53 video from Just Perfect
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Join the celebration at Heceta Head Lightstation (OR) with the 28th Annual Victorian Christmas Open House
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Bright beacons: Long Island lighthouses shine during the holidays
As the holiday season sets in, Long Island's lighthouses offer a unique way to experience the magic of winter.
These iconic beacons, often adorned with festive decorations or set against breathtaking winter landscapes, provide the perfect backdrop for a seasonal adventure.
Click here to see more of Montauk Point on the USLHS Research Archive
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From blizzards to sunsets: How the Point Betsie Michigan lighthouse became a photographer's paradise
The view outside of Jeff Dean's office window changes with the wind - the room shakes with it too.
Although he's stations inside the iconic Point Betsie Lighthouse, what's happening outside is the main attraction.
Click here to read more and see 53 photos
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Bass Harbor Lighthouse (ME) Sunset
Peaceful sunset at Bass Harbor Lighthouse on MDI.
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Historic Walton Lighthouse (Nova Scotia) moved from cliffs edge due to erosion
A historic Nova Scotia lighthouse has been moved from the edge of the cliff it has called home for 151 years.
The Walton Lighthouse which overlooks the Minas Basin in Walton, N.S., was moved 45 meters away from the cliff last Wednesday due to concerns about coastal erosion.
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