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Mike
Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse, 2/17/2024. This was our third stop on our Martha’s Vineyard trip last year. This cast iron lighthouse was originally built in 1881 and served as a rear range light on Crane’s Beach in Ipswich, Massachusetts, but was dismantled and moved to Edgartown Harbor when the hurricane of 1938 destroyed the lighthouse that had stood there since 1828. Today, it is managed by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and while still an active aid to navigation, it is the centerpiece of a Children’s Memorial to remember and honor children from around the world who have passed: the children’s names are carved in granite cobblestones that are placed into the foundation of the lighthouse. It is a very accessible lighthouse that, in the warmer seasons, is open for tours. We visited in the heart of the off season, so we were able to admire it from the outside only. The pictures don’t do it justice: it is an incredibly beautiful spot.
#edgartownharborlighthouse #mvmuseum #lighthouse #phare #faro #leuchtturm #灯台 #todai #newengland #massachusetts #capecod #marthasvineyard #edgartownma
#edgartownma
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East Chop Lighthouse, 2/17/2024. This was the second stop on our Martha’s Vineyard trip last year. The East Chop Lighthouse sits in the center of a little park overlooking the entrance to the Vineyard Haven Harbor. Unlike the West Chop Lighthouse, we could walk right up to it, and because it was February, no one else was around and we had it to ourselves. According to lighthousefriends.com, it was originally painted white, but for about a hundred years it was painted reddish-brown and was often referred to as the “Chocolate Lighthouse.” It was only in 1988 that it was again painted white — good call, IMO.
#eastchoplighthouse #lighthouse #phare #faro #leuchtturm #灯台 #todai #newengland #massachusetts #capecod #marthasvineyard #vineyardhavenMA
#vineyardhavenma
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West Chop Lighthouse, 2/17/2024. My wife and I took a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard last year and hunted four of the island’s five lighthouses. First stop was the one closest to the ferry, West Chop Lighthouse, which is an active USCG station. The light snow was a nice touch. The last photo is of a U.S. Lighthouse Establishment marker that I noticed by the fence of the property.
#westchoplighthouse #lighthouse #phare #faro #leuchtturm #灯台 #todai #newengland #massachusetts #capecod #marthasvineyard #tisburyMA
A snow-dusted coastal scene featuring a historic white lighthouse partially hidden behind a classic white house with a steep red shingle roof. The house has black-trimmed windows and a small front porch. A white picket fence runs along the foreground, and bare trees frame the wintry landscape. In the distance, the grey sky and choppy sea blend together under a light snowfall, evoking a peaceful, chilly atmosphere.
A close-up view of a lighthouse tower beside a white house during a light snowfall. The lighthouse is cylindrical, weathered white with rust stains near the top, and crowned with a black iron lantern room and railing. The steep gable roof of the adjacent house, with red shingles and a brick chimney, is partially visible in the foreground. The sky is overcast, and snowflakes gently fall, giving the scene a serene, wintry atmosphere.
A snow-dusted coastal scene featuring a historic white lighthouse partially hidden behind a classic white house with a steep red shingle roof. The house has black-trimmed windows and a small front porch. The grey sky and light snowfall evoke a peaceful, chilly atmosphere.
A close-up of a weathered granite marker with the letters "U S" carved on the top and "L H E" on the front face, signifying the U.S. Lighthouse Establishment. The stone is surrounded by fallen brown oak leaves, pine needles, and patches of snow. An orange surveyor’s tape is tied around the base of the marker.
#tisburyma
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Mike
Nobska Light, Woods Hole, MA: 8/21/2024. Photos of the lighthouse interior that I took during the twilight tour that I enjoyed last summer.

Photo 1: The spiral staircase leading up to the lantern room.
Photo 2: View from the top. Note the lighthouse-shaped finial.
Photo 3: The fourth-order Fresnel lens.

#nobskalighthouse #capecod #spiralstaircase #stairs #finial #fresnel #fresnellens #lighthouse #phare #faro #leuchtturm #灯台 #todai #falmouthMA #falmouth #woodshole
A dramatic upward view of a spiral staircase inside a brick lighthouse tower. The metal steps curve tightly around the cylindrical brick walls, leading up to a circular ceiling with a central support structure. A single window on the left lets in natural light, casting a soft glow on the warm red bricks and metal railings. The perspective emphasizes the staircase’s elegant, winding form as it disappears into the upper levels.
A scenic coastal view at sunset, captured from a high vantage point behind a black metal railing. Below, a charming shingled house with a steep red roof and bright red door is bathed in warm golden light. A paved walkway leads to the entrance, with a black metal handrail guiding the way. Beyond the house, a curving shoreline with a sandy beach and scattered rocks stretches along the calm blue ocean. A winding road follows the coastline, passing by trees, parked cars, and a few houses nestled in the lush green landscape.
#woodshole
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Mike
Nobska Light, Woods Hole, MA: 8/21/2024. I’ve visited Nobska many times, but this was the first time I had the chance to climb it. This was a “twilight tour” of the lighthouse, and our tour guide was great: very friendly and informative. This was also the first time I was able to visit the Keeper’s House, which was recently renovated and looks fantastic.

#nobskalighthouse #capecod #lighthouse #phare #faro #leuchtturm #灯台 #todai #falmouthMA #falmouth #woodshole
A classic white lighthouse with a black lantern room stands on a grassy hill at dusk, bathed in soft pink and blue hues from the fading sunlight. To the left, an American flag flutters on a tall flagpole beside a charming shingled house with a red roof and a warmly lit doorway. Two people in jackets stand near the house, adding a human element to the peaceful coastal scene. In the background, the ocean stretches toward the horizon, meeting the twilight sky in a gradient of deep blues and purples.
#woodshole
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