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 Portland Head Lighthouse, Cape
Elizabeth, Maine by Stephen-KarenConn, 4 more photos
and on its outer point, some miles away,
the lighthouse lifts its massive masonry,
A pillar of fire by night, of cloud by day."
--Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Cape Elizabeth is home to one of the most spectacularly beautiful lighthouses on America's east coast, the Portland Head Light. It is the oldest lighthouse in Maine.
Standing at the entrance to Portland Harbor, the 72-foot high stone lighthouse was built by local masons and completed in January 1791. The first lighthouse keeper, appointed by President George Washington, was Captain Joseph Greenleaf, a Revolutionary War veteran
Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who was born in Portland, was a frequent visitor in his younger years. It is believed that this was the inspiration for Longfellow's poem "The Lighthouse."
Visitors may view the lighthouse year round. The Museum at Portland Head Light is open June through October. There is ample parking and plenty of room for picnicking or strolling. Leave a Comment Address: 1000 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107Phone: (207) 799-2661Directions: From I-295 in Portland take Route 77 south to South Portland. Go left on Broadway, then right on Cottage Road. Cottage Road becomes Shore Road at the Cape Elizabeth town line. Shore road ends at the lighthouse.Website: http://www.portlandheadlight.com/ Other Contact: Email: cephl@aol.com
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 Cape Elizabeth Lights: West
Tower by Stephen-KarenConn, 1 more photos
West Tower was first lit in 1874. However, it is no longer operational having been deactivated in 1924. Today the West Tower is a private residence.
The foundation of the West Tower is stone, and the tower itself is made of cast iron. It no longer has a lantern.
We drove up Two Lights Road and took a picture of the West Tower from the street, trying to still respect the privacy of the people living there. Photos may also be taken from nearby Twin Lights State Park. Leave a Comment
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 Ruins of Fort Williams, Cape
Elizabeth, Maine by Stephen-KarenConn, 1 more photos
Fort Williams Park is a popular place for walking the rock coastline, running, biking, baseball games, tennis and picnics. In winter Fort Williams is an ideal place to cross-country ski, sled, or even ice skate on the pond. The Park is also the venue for special community events throughout the year.
In addition to the recreational opportunities it provides, Fort Williams has also managed to maintain some of its historic past. Those with an interest in history will enjoy seeing some of the ruins of the old fort, dating back to the mid 1800s.
The biggest draw at Fort Williams Park is the oldest lighthouse in Maine, Portland Head Light. Leave a Comment Phone: 207-799-2868Directions: From I-295 in Portland take Route 77 south to South Portland. Go left on Broadway, then right on Cottage Road. Cottage Road becomes Shore Road at the Cape Elizabeth town line. Shore Road runs by Fort Williams Park.Website: http://www.capeelizabeth.com/tFort.html
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Standing high on a ridge overlooking the entrance to Casco Bay are two lighthouses, namesakes for Two Lights State Park." The light station was established in 1828 and the first of the historic towers standing today, the East Tower Light, was first lit in 1874. It was automated in 1963 and is still an active aid to navigation.
The 67-foot tower is made of cast iron over a stone foundadion. The lighthouse is free-standing, but is beside a private residence and the property is privately owned. It is not open to visitors, but may be viewed from afar. The best views are from Two Lights State Park. Leave a Comment
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 Ruins of the Goddard Mansion
at Fort Williams by Stephen-KarenConn, 3 more photos
The Goddard Mansion, completed in 1858, was one of the first grand houses to be built along the Cape Elizabeth shore. Goddard, who had made his fortune in the lumber business, purchased Cape Cottage, a popular summer resort hotel built in 1835. The mansion was built on a portion of the hotel property, although we did not see any of the remains of the hotel.
The mansion was acquired by the U.S. Army in 1898 and used for housing married enlisted men and their families who were stationed at Fort Williams. The basement of the house was used for the fort's Non-Commissioned Officer's Club. Leave a Comment
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 Karen at Two Lights State Park by Stephen-KarenConn
Karen and I enjoyed walking some of the paths here and scrambling out onto the rocks. Park facilities include a playground, picnic sites and rest rooms. Leave a Comment
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This is one of the most photographed lighthouses in Maine, if not the most photographed. Leave a Comment Directions: The directions are pretty well marked once you get off the highway but there was at least one turn that wasn't
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 Not the Portland Head Light by DabsLeave a Comment
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