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Marshall Point Lighthouse

“Marshall Point Light Station was established in 1832 to assist boats entering and leaving Port Clyde Harbor. The original lighthouse was a 20-foot (6.1 m) tower lit by seven lard oil lamps with 14-inch reflectors.[1] The original tower was replaced with … Continue reading

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Marshall Point Lighthouse – Port Clyde, Maine

This was one of those side trips which involved getting off the main Maine highway and disappearing into the forest; driving through smaller cities and towns until we arrived literally at the end of the road – here.  

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Return to Maine – Around the Portland Head Lighthouse

Just a few shots from around the lighthouse and another of the lighthouse itself as the fog and rain came in.  I can only imagine how it looks now with snow being in the area as compared to when we … Continue reading

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Portland Head Lighthouse

The Portland Head Lighthouse and Museum is located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine just outside of Portland, Maine.  It is a big area to explore with not only the lighthouse but as it is in Fort Williams Park, there are the … Continue reading

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Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse

Cape Neddick Lighthouse located in Cape Neddick, York, Maine was the first stop on our Tour de Lighthouses.  Some of Maine’s lighthouses were easy to get to and I could walk right up and touch them -and history – while … Continue reading

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