Lighthouse Collectibles
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Who doesn't love the lonely sentry protecting those on the dangerous waters?
I love lighthouses. I love the idea behind their purpose. They are such a handsome representation of safety and security. Please enjoy this lens dedicated to lighthouses, and if you collect them, maybe you'll find some here to add to your collection.
Ludington Lighthouse in a Snow Storm
I happened upon this while searching Flickr, and could not believe it was real. It is so enchantingly beautiful, and I just had to share it with you.
Thank you rrmhtml, for sharing your amazing photo with the rest of the world!
The Lighthouse Encyclopedia
The Lighthouse Encyclopedia: The Definitive Reference (Lighthouse Series)
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 02/16/2012)
Packed with a wealth of fascinating facts and engrossing history, as well as full-colour and vintage photographs, this stunning volume contains everything a lighthouse lover could ever ask!"The Lighthouse Encyclopedia" is a one-stop resource offers a wealth of information on: the unique history of lighthouses; key figures and their contributions; over 150 lighthouses from around the world; and much more!
Latarnia in Sopot, Poland
The oldest working lighthouse
Located in A Coruña, Spain overlooking the North Atlantic, the ancient Roman built Tower of Hercules is the oldest working lighthouse in existance. It is believed to have been modeled after the Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria, and possibly built by order of Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus (Trajan), a 2nd century Roman Emperor. Trajan was famous for his building projects during his reign, and so it stands to reason that the Tower of Hercules was also a project of his.In 1788, King Carlos IV updated and reinforced the tower, which included the outer facade seen today.
The Tower of Hercules is free and open to the public and is the National Monument of Spain. The tower has recently been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Lighthouse Mirror
Tallest lighthouses
The tallest brick lighthouse is the Lanterna at Genoa, (Torre della Lanterna) built in 1543, which stands at 246 feet tall. This working lighthouse is a symbol for the city of Genoa and is a structure of great pride to the people of Italy.
The worlds tallest lighthouse is the steel Marine Tower in Yokohama, Japan, standing at 324 feet high. This lighthouse closed to visitors in 2006 because of renovations, but plans to re-open this year.
Slangkop Lighthouse in South Africa
Lighthouse coffee cups and mugs
Maiden's Tower Lighthouse in Turkey
Haunted Point Lookout Lighthouse
Point Lookout Light in Scotland, Maryland, is considered the most haunted lighthouse in America. The lighthouse sits in an area that once held a civil war prison camp and government hospital. Fort Lincoln is one of the three forts still standing built to guard the prison camp. Many soldiers died in the hospital, and even more died in the prison camp. Their lives in the camp were torturous, and to some, death was a welcome, yet sad, respite.Point Lookout Lighthouse is said to be haunted by many lingering spirits. Some of these spirits are believed to be the confederate prisoners, while others are the Union guards. The wife of the first lighthouse keeper is also said to haunt the place. While the entire Point Lookout State Park is said to be haunted, it is the lighthouse that gets the most reports. If you'd like to learn more about the ghosts of Point Lookout Lighthouse, check out this great site: Who's Afraid of Ghosts?
Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario, is considered the most haunted lighthouse in Canada.
Haunted Lighthouses
Haunted Lighthouses and How to Find Them
Amazon Price: $9.20 (as of 02/16/2012)
The producer of the popular television series Haunted Lighthouses, seen on the Discovery Channel, the Learning Channel, and the Travel Channel, takes you on a tour of the legends of these bewitching monuments as he films. Meet a cast of intriguing characters including noted historians, people who work in lighthouses, and even the ghosts themselves.
You will also learn helpful travel tips including the best places to stay and dine, things to do, and must-see attractions.
Lighthouse Art Etching
Decorative Framed Mirror Wall Decor With Split Rock Lighthouse Etched Mirror - Split Rock Lighthouse Decor - Unique Split Rock Lighthouse Gift Ideas - Ready To Hang - 23'' w x 19'' h
Amazon Price: $69.95 (as of 02/16/2012)
Remarkable detail - etching captures the fine art of artist Ken Zylla
Adds a unique and eye-catching accent for your home
Framed in solid oak frame with hand-rubbed finish
Ready to hang and fully guaranteed to arrive undamaged in shipping
12'' w x 10'' h
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Collectible
Looking for Lighthouse Posters and Prints?
The Bell Rock Lighthouse
Standing about 12 miles off the coast of Angus, Scotland is the Bell Rock Lighthouse engineered by famous lighthouse architect, Robert Stevenson. This lighthouse is the oldest sea-washed lighthouse still standing today. Stevenson and his men began work on this industrial wonder of the world in 1807 with the lamp first being lit in 1811. The challenges of building a lighthouse so far from land were many, and there were numerous dangers, but Stevenson and his brave hired men never gave up. They stayed in a barracks of sorts built on stilts adjacent to the lighthouse site.Sadly, in 1810 when work was nearly completed and Stevenson could happily entertain thoughts of going home to his beloved family, Stevenson lost his twins and youngest daughter to whooping cough.
The picture of the Bell Rock Lighthouse is originally by Derek Robertson. The image was retouched by Cactus.man
and is protected under creative commons license with some rights reserved.
Fine lighthouse collectibles
Lighthouse Flag
Sunset Lighthouse Beach Stormy Sky Large Flag
Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)
Make an impression! These beautiful, brightly colored, creatively designed flags are the perfect way to greet someone to your home or garden. Made with tight-stitching and high quality material to last and last. Our applique regular size flags are extra-durable, weather-wear- and fade-resistant, sure to hang proudly in front of your home for month after long-lasting month.
A lost lighthouse found
In 1881, a cast iron 25 foot lighthouse was erected near the Wellfleet, Massachusetts harbour, replacing an ineffective light anchored atop the roof of a brick house. In 1922, the lighthouse station was deactivated. Until this year, it was believed that the lighthouse was demolished, and that was the end if that.
It wasn't. It has been found painted a ghostly white and continuing it's job on a rocky Californian cliff nearly 3,000 miles away! Now called the Point Montera Light, documentation of the transfer has been found by lighthouse researchers digitally archiving historic photographs, and was reported by Colleen MacNeney, whose parents have photographed every lighthouse in the United States.
Why the Coast Guard would move the lighthouse so far from its origin is still a mystery.
Lighthouse decor for the bathroom
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Harshitha
Mar 12, 2011 @ 1:00 pm | delete
- I loved this lens and I never knew there could be someone like me who loves lighthouses too.
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ElizabethJeanAllen
Jan 10, 2011 @ 4:57 pm | delete
- Lovely pictures!
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Sylvestermouse
Jan 6, 2011 @ 8:31 am | delete
- So many beautiful gift options! I love that photo of the Ludington Lighthouse in a Snow Storm!
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mbgphoto
Jan 31, 2009 @ 10:07 am | delete
- Welcome to the group Lighthouse Enthusiasts!
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Heather426
Jan 19, 2009 @ 12:41 pm | delete
- Very nice lens! 5* My husband has a thing for lighthouses too...you can see some of them on our lens, Beautiful Art from Richard Burns....
~Heather
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Lighthouse Mouse Pad
Brand New Beautiful Lighthouse Mouse Pad Sunset
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 02/16/2012)
A great collector item or a perfect gift. It measures 8" by 9 3/8" rectangular shaped with slightly rounded corners and is 1/4" thick. The mouse pad is made with "easy clean" 100% polyester fabric tops. (high quality open cell neoprene rubber, not foam).
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