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A candy-striped light

A candy-striped light stands 210ft tall, relocated 1,500ft inland from its original shore location in 1999.

#LighthouseHistory #CapeHatterasLighthouse #AmericanLandmarks

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Cheboygan Crib Light: A Historic Maritime Gem Explore the Cheboygan Crib Light, a historic navigational beacon at the mouth of the Cheboygan River into Lake Huron.

Standing watch at the mouth of the Cheboygan River since 1884, the #CheboyganCribLight has one incredible story. From offshore danger to hometown icon—discover its history.
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#Cheboygan #NorthernMichiganHistory #GreatLakes #LakeHuron #LighthouseHistory

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Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel

What a wonderful weekend of Augustin Fresnel performances! Happy 150th to Currituck Beach Lighthouse and thank you Northern Outer Banks and Corolla NC for your hospitality!!!

#lighthouses #150thAnniversary #lighthousehistory #lighthouselovers #maritimehistory #fresnel #currituck #corollanc

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Frying Pan Island Lighthouse: A Unique Landmark | Northern Michigan History Explore Frying Pan Island Lighthouse, a key landmark in Michigan's maritime history, known for its fascinating story and location.

Offshore from DeTour Village sits Frying Pan Island, home to one of the most resilient lighthouses. From daring rescues to a legendary name, this light’s story shines bright in history!
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#MaritimeHeritage #DeTourVillage #LighthouseHistory #FryingPanIsland

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Day 2 memories of myself & Monsieur Augustin Fresnel from last month's NJ Lighthouse Challenge Weekend! Such a joy to visit Tuckerton Seaport, Absecon and Cape May Lighthouses!

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#lighthouses #njlighthouses #MaritimeHistory #lighthousehistory #NJHistory #lighthouselovers #fresnel

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Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Twin Lights

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Twin Lights

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Sea Girt Lighthouse

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Sea Girt Lighthouse

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Barnegat Light Museum

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Barnegat Light Museum

I and Monsieur Augustin Fresnel had a wonderful time last month participating in the New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge Weekend! Here are some memories of Day 1 at Twin Lights, Sea Girt Lighthouse & Barnegat Light Museum.

#lighthouses #njlighthouses #maritimehistory #lighthousehistory #NJHistory

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Happy #NationalLighthouseDay to all lighthouses in the United States! @uslhs.bsky.social

Keep Shining Your Lights!!!

#lighthouse #lighthouses #lighthouselovers #lighthousehistory #Fresnellens

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A candy-striped light

A candy-striped light stands tall, relocated from the coast to stable ground, once the tallest US lighthouse from base to top.

#LighthouseHistory #CapeHatterasLighthouse #NorthCarolinaLandmarks

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A longstanding light

Irish Sea's Howth Head has a historic lighthouse since 17th century, with improvements over the years, including gas-powered beacon and last automated in 1996.

#LighthouseHistory #IrishCoastline #BeaconOfLight

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Historic headland

Portland Head Light rises from a rocky cape in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, built in 1791 with whale oil, a federally funded project completed with a $1,500 appropriation.

#PortlandHeadLight #LighthouseHistory #MaineLandmarks

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Robert Stevenson 1772 - 1850

Robert Stevenson 1772 - 1850

Bell Rock Lighthouse drawn by Jane Stevenson

Bell Rock Lighthouse drawn by Jane Stevenson

#OnThisDay in 1772, civil engineer Robert Stevenson was born. He would build & design such lighthouses as Bell Rock & Sumburgh Head. Northern Lighthouse Board Engineer from 1808 - 1842.

To Scotland's lighthouses: Keep Shining Your Lights!!!

#lighthouses #lighthouselovers #lighthousehistory

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Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Hereford Inlet Lighthouse 150th

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Hereford Inlet Lighthouse 150th

#OnThisDay last year as Augustin Fresnel at Hereford Inlet Lighthouse for their 150th. A rare outdoor performance.

I will be performing in 2025 for 2 more lighthouses celebrating their 150th!
#lighthouses #lighthouselovers #fresnellens #lighthousehistory

Entrance: Fresnel had his game face on!

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Augustin Jean Fresnel

Augustin Jean Fresnel

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Fire Island Lighthouse

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Fire Island Lighthouse

Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Montauk Lighthouse 
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Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Montauk Lighthouse (photo credit Doug Haak)

#OnThisDay 1788 Augustin-Jean Fresnel was born.

I've been honored to portray the inventor of the Fresnel lens for lighthouse & maritime orgs & I'm certainly looking forward to performing for many more in the future.
#lighthouses #lighthouselovers #lighthousehistory #maritimehistory #uslighthouses

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Not so rotten

Rotten Island, an Irish harbour islet, has a pleasant atmosphere despite its name. It was once home to up to 11 lighthouse keepers, but is now uninhabited and automated.

#RottenIsland #IrishCoastline #LighthouseHistory

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New Zealand's lofty beacon

New Zealand's Castle Point Lighthouse, 170ft tall, stands on a cliffside perch, guiding sailors past hazardous reefs on the North Island's east coast.

#NewZealandLighthouses #LighthouseHistory #CastlegroundLighthouse

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A candy-striped light

A candy-striped lighthouse, built in 1870, was moved 1,500 feet inland in 1999 due to unstable ground.

#LighthouseHistory #SavingStructures #CapeHatteras

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