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| Key West Lighthouse, Key West, FL |
*Dates of operation~~ 1847-1969, 1989-present
*Building Material~~ Brick
*Tower~~ 86 feet
*Elevation~~ 14 feet above sea level
*Markings~~ White w/ black lantern
*Light Pattern~~
*Keeper's House and all buildings still exist
*Automated~~ 1915
*Original Lens~~ 13 Argand lamps w/ 21 inch reflectors
*Current Lens~~ 175-watt HI-TEK M57
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ Monroe County leased to Key West Art and Historical Society
*Waterway Location~~ Gulf of Mexico
*Significant Feature~~ 25 feet have been added to the top of the tower since it was built
in 1847. Also the only lighthouse south of the Mason-Dixon line to totally remain in Union
control throughout the entire Civil War. Southernmost lighthouse in continental U. S.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.kwahs.com/lighthouse.htm
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/keywest.htm
Lighthouse Friends.com lighthouse history and info
http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=366
*Building Material~~ Brick
*Tower~~ 86 feet
*Elevation~~ 14 feet above sea level
*Markings~~ White w/ black lantern
*Light Pattern~~
*Keeper's House and all buildings still exist
*Automated~~ 1915
*Original Lens~~ 13 Argand lamps w/ 21 inch reflectors
*Current Lens~~ 175-watt HI-TEK M57
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ Monroe County leased to Key West Art and Historical Society
*Waterway Location~~ Gulf of Mexico
*Significant Feature~~ 25 feet have been added to the top of the tower since it was built
in 1847. Also the only lighthouse south of the Mason-Dixon line to totally remain in Union
control throughout the entire Civil War. Southernmost lighthouse in continental U. S.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.kwahs.com/lighthouse.htm
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/keywest.htm
Lighthouse Friends.com lighthouse history and info
http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=366
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