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Marblehead Lighthouse
(1821)
Bay Point, Ohio
Guarding the entrance
to Sandusky
Bay
Sources of Light
The
Fresnel Lens An extended article on the history and science of the Fresnel lens.
Lighthouse
Lenses and Other Things Part of the Grandma's Lighthouses site, this page includes useful information and valuable photos.
Lighting
the Lights by Don Uvick Explains the lamps used in lighthouses over time with an emphasis on the Fresnel lens.
Lighthouses on the Web
Inventory of Historic Light
Stations: Maine
The National Park Service has temporarily suspended operation of this site which lists all Maine light stations, but watch for it to return.
Grandma's Lighthouses An interesting resource site, Grandma's Lighthouses includes valuable articles such as The Life of a Lighthouse Keeper and his Family and Loyal Lighthouse Ladies.
Legendary Lighthouses
The website designed to accompany the PBS series Legendary Lighthouses.
Lighthouse Related Links
A well-annotated and organized list of lighthouse sites on the Internet.
Lighthouses: A
Photographic
Journey by David S. Carter An independent project (part of Internet Public Library) which combines the work of Carter, a photographer and lighthouse enthusiast, with a guide to the lighthouses of Michigan, The Great Lakes, America, and the world.
Lighthouse
icons courtesy of Dan's
Lighthouse
Page and Grandma's
Lighthouses