Little Traverse Lighthouse reflects the growth of navigation on Lake Michigan and the story of one of the first female lighthouse keepers. ⚓
Read the story: northernmichiganhistory.com/little-trave...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #LakeMichigan #GreatLakesHistory #LighthouseHistory
Middle Island Lighthouse became one of the final lights added along Michigan’s Lake Huron shoreline. Its story reflects changing navigation technology and preservation. ⚓
northernmichiganhistory.com/middle-islan...
#NorthernMichiganHistory #LakeHuron #GreatLakesHistory #LighthouseHistory
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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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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.
northernmichiganhistory.com/cheboygan-cr...
#Cheboygan #NorthernMichiganHistory #GreatLakes #LakeHuron #LighthouseHistory
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
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!
northernmichiganhistory.com/frying-pan-i...
#MaritimeHeritage #DeTourVillage #LighthouseHistory #FryingPanIsland
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
Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Twin Lights
Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Sea Girt Lighthouse
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
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
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
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!
Augustin Jean Fresnel
Joseph Smith as Augustin Fresnel at Fire Island Lighthouse
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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