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Portland Head Lighthouse,
Cape Elizabeth, ME
*Dates of operation~~ 1791-present
*Building Material~~ Rubble stone w/ brick lining
*Tower~~ 80 feet
*Elevation~~ 25 feet above sea level
*Markings~~ White w/ black trim
*Light Pattern~~ Flashing white every 4 seconds
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's quarters, replica sound building, garage, oil house
*Automated~~ 1989
*Original Lens~~ Spider lamp, (a circular pan with 16 wicks filled with whale oil)
*Current Lens~~ DCB-224 aerobeacon
*Open to Public?~~ Yes (Museum in keeper's house, tower closed to public)
*Current Owner~~  Town of Cape Elizabeth
*Waterway Location~~ Portland Harbor, Casco Bay
*Significant Feature~~  The first lighthouse tower constructed by the fledgling U. S.
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               LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.portlandheadlight.com/

National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/portland.htm

Jeremy D'Entremont's lighthouse info and history
http://www.lighthouse.cc/portlandhead/
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