The collection of sand that formed the campground area is now being reversed and 260 acres has been lost since the peak.
Life is a Circle Baby!
The next 4 pics are related to the light of the lighthouse.
The 6 bulb assembly rotates through one bulb at a time - Yep - you got that right.....
One little bulb makes all that light....
Thought the magic of reflected light...
The 1st generation Fresnel lens was built in 1822 for $3000 - $6000.....
It is estimated it would cost $6 million to build it now.
That's Old World Craftsmanship!
This place is AMAZING!!!!
Thanks for the history lesson. Always love to learn about new items of history. Diana
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