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Caption: F.H. Claridge (left) and E.R. Guild examining sand dune control near Ft. Story on Cape Henry, Virginia. Cape Henry lighthouses in background.
Date: May 6, 1932
Photographer: Holmes, J. S.
Local Call Number: CD809
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I loved the light coming through this window and highlighting the texture of the brick. I also liked the framing of the shore and sky through the window panes.
The second Cape Henry Lighthouse was completed in 1881 and sits approximately 350 feet from the first lighthouse. This lighthouse, painted black and white, is maintained and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, has been automated and remains in service today.
From nps.gov
.... a study of the “old” and “new” Cape Henry Lighthouses. They are in no particular order and mostly highlight details that we haven’t seen even when we have walked right by them, and a few that most people haven’t seen at all…..
"Today, the old Cape Henry Lighthouse silently guards the entry way into the Chesapeake Bay. Standing near the spot where in 1607 Captain Newport raised a cross to offer thanks for their safe crossing of the Atlantic, the Lighthouse is opened to the public on a seasonal schedule.
The architectural integrity of the tower is representative of one of John McComb's best and most important constructions. The Light also symbolizes the first bold steps the nation's new government took to fulfill its obligations to its people. With the construction of the Cape Henry Lighthouse, the waters of the Chesapeake Bay became navigable and safe ensuring steady trade and commerce on the Virginia and Maryland coasts."
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The first Cape Henry lighthouse was built of Aquia and Rappahannock sandstone by John McComb, Jr. and was completed in October, 1792. The lighthouse's design was based on the 1767 Cape Henlopen Light.
The lighthouse was damaged by Confederate forces during the American Civil War, but was repaired by Union forces in 1863, who depended on the light for navigation.
In the 1870s, concerns about the condition and safety of the old Lighthouse at Cape Henry following a lightning strike that caused large cracks in the structure led to the construction of a new, taller, lighthouse at Cape Henry in 1881.
The older lighthouse was acquired in 1930 by Preservation Virginia (formerly known as the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities). A brick lining and an iron stairway have been added to the interior. The lighthouse is open to the public and a fine view can be enjoyed from its observation platform. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on January 29, 1964. In 2002 the American Society of Civil Engineers designated the lighthouse a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
From Wikipedia.com
The Cape Henry Lighthouse was not only the first federally funded lighthouse, but also the first over-budget federal project, requiring an additional $2,500 in work on the foundation. Just shy of a century after its construction, the Cape Henry Lighthouse was retired and replaced with a new structure a few hundred yards away. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Trey Clifton)
On the sandy shores of Virginia Beach sits the original Cape Henry Lighthouse, which once stood watch over the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. The lighthouse has a long history of service dating back to 1792 when President George Washington appointed the first lighthouse keeper. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Trey Clifton)
The Cape Henry Lighthouse has a long history of service dating back to 1792 when President George Washington appointed the first lighthouse keeper. Just shy of a century after its construction, the lighthouse was retired and replaced with a new structure a few hundred yards away. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Trey Clifton)
.... a study of the “old” and “new” Cape Henry Lighthouses. They are in no particular order and mostly highlight details that we haven’t seen even when we have walked right by them, and a few that most people haven’t seen at all…..
"Today, the old Cape Henry Lighthouse silently guards the entry way into the Chesapeake Bay. Standing near the spot where in 1607 Captain Newport raised a cross to offer thanks for their safe crossing of the Atlantic, the Lighthouse is opened to the public on a seasonal schedule.
The architectural integrity of the tower is representative of one of John McComb's best and most important constructions. The Light also symbolizes the first bold steps the nation's new government took to fulfill its obligations to its people. With the construction of the Cape Henry Lighthouse, the waters of the Chesapeake Bay became navigable and safe ensuring steady trade and commerce on the Virginia and Maryland coasts."
© 2012
ALL Rights reserved by City of Virginia Beach.
Contact photo[at]vbgov.com for permission to use. Commercial use not allowed.
Yes another pic of the lighthouse and yes I realize that my sensor had trash on it. I cleaned it as soon as I saw it!
.... a study of the “old” and “new” Cape Henry Lighthouses. They are in no particular order and mostly highlight details that we haven’t seen even when we have walked right by them, and a few that most people haven’t seen at all…..
"Today, the old Cape Henry Lighthouse silently guards the entry way into the Chesapeake Bay. Standing near the spot where in 1607 Captain Newport raised a cross to offer thanks for their safe crossing of the Atlantic, the Lighthouse is opened to the public on a seasonal schedule.
The architectural integrity of the tower is representative of one of John McComb's best and most important constructions. The Light also symbolizes the first bold steps the nation's new government took to fulfill its obligations to its people. With the construction of the Cape Henry Lighthouse, the waters of the Chesapeake Bay became navigable and safe ensuring steady trade and commerce on the Virginia and Maryland coasts."
© 2012
ALL Rights reserved by City of Virginia Beach.
Contact photo[at]vbgov.com for permission to use. Commercial use not allowed.
.... a study of the “old” and “new” Cape Henry Lighthouses. They are in no particular order and mostly highlight details that we haven’t seen even when we have walked right by them, and a few that most people haven’t seen at all…..
"Today, the old Cape Henry Lighthouse silently guards the entry way into the Chesapeake Bay. Standing near the spot where in 1607 Captain Newport raised a cross to offer thanks for their safe crossing of the Atlantic, the Lighthouse is opened to the public on a seasonal schedule.
The architectural integrity of the tower is representative of one of John McComb's best and most important constructions. The Light also symbolizes the first bold steps the nation's new government took to fulfill its obligations to its people. With the construction of the Cape Henry Lighthouse, the waters of the Chesapeake Bay became navigable and safe ensuring steady trade and commerce on the Virginia and Maryland coasts."
© 2012
ALL Rights reserved by City of Virginia Beach.
Contact photo[at]vbgov.com for permission to use. Commercial use not allowed.