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| | Cape Henry, VA Description: Item # HL452
In 1721, the governor of the Virginia colony thought to build a lighthouse at Cape Henry, but it was 1774 before Virginia and Maryland agreed to construct it. Work began, but the funds ran out and the Revolutionary War put the project on hold.In early 1790, George Washington made history by approving the construction of Cape Henry Light - the first to be authorized by the new government. It was completed in 1792, becoming the first lighthouse to be built entirely by the new United States. The 90-foot tower was lighted by 18 argand lamps and 12-inch reflectors, which were replaced by a 1st Order Fresnel Lens in 1857. Located on the grounds of Fort Story, the black and white Fort Henry light is maintained by the Coast Guard and is not o Price: $65.00* >>Click here to buy |
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As of: Feb 6, 2005.
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