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Portland Head Light
This light was built at the directive of George Washington and was put in service in 1791.Originally it was lit with 16 whale oil lanterns. The cost was about $2,000. To keep the cost down Washington ordered that the material used should be what was available locally. The current keepers house was built in 1891.
I believe it is the oldest lighthouse in Maine.The first keeper was Joseph Greenlief.
I haven't been very active in part cuz of mobility issues but this location was easily to navigate. Trying to catch. Hal
Portland Head Light
This light was built at the directive of George Washington and was put in service in 1791.Originally it was lit with 16 whale oil lanterns. The cost was about $2,000. To keep the cost down Washington ordered that the material used should be what was available locally. The current keepers house was built in 1891.
I believe it is the oldest lighthouse in Maine.The first keeper was Joseph Greenlief.
I haven't been very active in part cuz of mobility issues but this location was easily to navigate. Trying to catch. Hal