Marblehead Light by danapommet
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Description
Marblehead, Massachusetts has a light instead of a lighthouse. This station was established in 1835, the present lighthouse built in 1896 and automated in 1960. Construction - cast iron, height of tower is 105 feet and the height of focal plane is 130 feet. The present optic is 300 mm and is fixed green. There is a spiral stairway with 127 steps, to the landing, below the lantern level. Info from their web site.
You can clearly see that the flagpole is plumb but the light tower is not.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments.
They are very much appreciated.
Dana

Comments (17)
very interesting but it just doesn't have the appeal that a lighthouse would. Nice photo
How very different! Not the same as the whole tower thing most people have but really interesting and apparently very sturdy.
Very interesting and very effective but I cant get excited about It and Its not even white.
You wouldn't get me up those steps!
Totally interesting, I didn't even realize this one was out there. Cool, thanks for posting.
Superb image Dana! :)
that is cool .. it does still have the resemblance of a lighthouse
Gorgeous shot Dana, a great perspective as usual!
beau phare!!
Never seen one of these before, interesting! :) Excellent capture Dana!
wonderful capture!
fascinating shot
Cool capture, Dana.
wonderful shot and history
EXCELLENT SHOT
wonderful!!
You did find it :o) Not the usual lighthouse, not seen one like this before!!!!