Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, Maine
The tower is built of rubblestone. Its construction began in 1787 at a directive of George Washington. It was completed in 1791 and initially used whale oil for fuel for illumination. During the Civil War the tower was raised 20 feet. The current keeper's house was built in 1891.
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Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, Maine
The tower is built of rubblestone. Its construction began in 1787 at a directive of George Washington. It was completed in 1791 and initially used whale oil for fuel for illumination. During the Civil War the tower was raised 20 feet. The current keeper's house was built in 1891.
In this picture you are just seeing the aded on portion.
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Uploaded on February 10, 2019
Taken on May 15, 2016