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10.00" x 7.50"
Burnt Island Lighthouse Art Print
by Suzanne Stout
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Burnt Island Lighthouse art print by Suzanne Stout. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
On March 3, 1821, President James Monroe directed Congress to purchase the five acre island and construct a thirty foot high lighthouse.... more
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Artist's Description
On March 3, 1821, President James Monroe directed Congress to purchase the five acre island and construct a thirty foot high lighthouse.
In those days, Boothbay Harbor and the surrounding area was a very busy shipbuilding and fishing port. Because the harbor was large and well protected, it became a safe haven for the many commercial sailing vessels that traveled the coast of Maine. In May of 1821 a group of captains and owners of the commercial vessels drafted a petition to the local customs collector, requesting that a lighthouse be placed on Burnt Island at the entrance of the harbor. The petition was granted and construction of the tower was started that same year. On November 9, 1821, Keeper Joshua B Cushing lit the oil lamps for the first time.
The tower is 30 feet high. The beam of light is 61 feet above mean sea level. The tower is made of rubble stone granite. It is believed that some of the stone came from the excavation of the keepers house basement...
About Suzanne Stout
Born and raised in Central New York, my fascination with freezing moments in time began decades ago when I took my very first Polaroid snapshot. In recent years, the introduction of digital photography has proven to be a game-changer with its limitless opportunities. Utilizing this avenue, I strive to capture unique, eye-catching images while concentrating on color vibrance, energy and breathtaking beauty.
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