Let there be a lighthouse
Suomelina Church, nothing remarkable in itself, was originally built as an island garrison church by the Russians in 1854. A short boat ride from modern Helsinki, it has undergone at least two refurbishments after Finland declared independence towards the end of WW1.
The most fascinating modification occurred in the 1960's when a gaslight lighthouse was installed at the top of the church tower, apparently a unique combination in the world. I wonder why nobody else had ever thought of the idea? Today it uses electricity but still functions as an active lighthouse for both maritime and air traffic.
Flickr Explore # 384, April 18 2016.
Let there be a lighthouse
Suomelina Church, nothing remarkable in itself, was originally built as an island garrison church by the Russians in 1854. A short boat ride from modern Helsinki, it has undergone at least two refurbishments after Finland declared independence towards the end of WW1.
The most fascinating modification occurred in the 1960's when a gaslight lighthouse was installed at the top of the church tower, apparently a unique combination in the world. I wonder why nobody else had ever thought of the idea? Today it uses electricity but still functions as an active lighthouse for both maritime and air traffic.
Flickr Explore # 384, April 18 2016.