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The Cape Neddick Light is a lighthouse in Cape Neddick, York, Maine. [2] [3] In 1874 Congress appropriated $15,000 to build a light station at the "Nubble" and in 1879 construction began. Cape Neddick Light Station was dedicated by the U.S. Lighthouse Service and put into use in 1879. It is still in use today.
Cape Neddick Light, also known as Nubble Lighthouse, is the most distinctive feature of the community. Construction began in 1876 and cost $15,000. It was first illuminated on July 1, 1879. The lighthouse was originally red but has been painted white since 1902. The distinctive red house was also built in 1902. The tower stands 41 feet (12 m) tall.
York Beach ~ 1901 Cape Neddick Light c. 1920. Cape Neddick Light, also known as Nubble Lighthouse, is located on Short Sands Beach and stands 41 feet (12 m) tall. Construction began in 1876 and cost $15,000. It was first illuminated on July 1, 1879. The lighthouse was originally red, but was painted white in 1902, when the red keeper's house ...
Also, this summer is the Nubble Light Challenge on Aug. 3, where swimmers race for 2.5 miles through the “gut” of the Nubble that separates its island from the mainland. The race is sold out ...
York Days returns with its week-long slate of beach events, culminating with a lighting of the Nubble Lighthouse. What to know before you go. York Days 2023: Nubble Lighthouse lighting, movie on ...
Engineers in Scotland were surprised when they uncovered a special and rare find at a local lighthouse: a 132-year-old message in a bottle. Russell told BBC that he and his team were able to fish ...
Boon Island Light is located on the 300-by-700-foot (91 m × 213 m) Boon Island off the southern coast of Maine, United States, near Cape Neddick. [2] [3] [4] Boon Island Light has the distinction of being the tallest lighthouse in both Maine and New England at 133 feet (41 m). The lighthouse has a focal plane at 137 feet (42 m) above mean high ...
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