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The Quoddy lighthouse in Maine

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Standing attention at the eastern edge of the United States, this candy-striped lighthouse protects vessels from the rocky shore and shoals of West Quoddy Head, while looking across the water to Liberty Point on Campobello Island (about 1.25 miles away) and Grand Manan (about 9 miles away).

Construction of the light was authorized in 1806 by Thomas Jefferson, and the original tower was completed and put into service in 1808. In 1858, the tower was replaced with the current one along with construction of the keeper's house, and a third order fresnel lens--still in use today--was place in it at that time. It was automated in 1988. The light is constructed of brick, on a masonry foundation, is 49 feet high, and protrudes 83 feet above average sea level.

There is a fog horn building on the grounds which was constructed of brick in 1887. Also, the wooden Victorian-style keeper's quarters were built in 1858. The oil house was built in 1892.
 
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