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"Bass Harbor Head Light Station was constructed in 1858 from funds appropriated by Congress. The site was considered significant from 1858 to 1948 for its mid-19th Century design and construction, and for its association with Maine’s critical reliance on maritime transportation and aids that made that transportation possible. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

The property was previously administered by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), totaling 2.5 acres with five structures contributing to the historic landscape. This included:

Lighthouse (1858) with a tower that is 37-feet tall including the lightening rod. The lantern (1901) is a fourth-order Fresnel lens. The light is occulting red for four seconds and eclipsed for one second. The range is 13 miles.

Keeper’s dwelling (1858)

Bell House (1897)

Oil House (1902)

Barn (1905)

A 52 acre parcel was purchased by National Park Service in 1937 from the Worcester family. The purchase included the entrance road, parking lot, restroom, short hiking trail, and stairway to a shoreline viewpoint area. On July 8, 2020, the National Park Service formally accepted transfer of the Bass Harbor Head Light Station from the USCG. USCG will retain right-of-way to operate and maintain the automated aid to navigation.

Shortly after the formal transfer, the red acrylic "chimney" around the fourth-order Fresnel lens was removed. The USCG replaced the white lamp with a red LED, allowing for the removal of the chimney while maintaining the historic red light."

information from nps.gov
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Heicel

Thanks - that was what I'd have asked next 😁!

pumpkinhead

You are on a solving tour of Maine, Celine! :)

Heicel

Pretty little lighthouse; it looks so clean, almost pristine - and very eager to do its duty 😁! I bet it shines with an attitude whenever it gets the chance!
Thanks for showing and telling!

pumpkinhead

It's one Ardy loves, Janet. :))) Big hugs! ♥

jan42ful

I love lighthouses thanks Suzy and this one is fabulous. Hugs. ♥

pumpkinhead

We are of like mind, Jill. :)

So happy you like the lighthouse, Irena. Hope all is well!

Same day as the crazy surf, alias2v.....different location.

The sea looks calm today.

irmachac

Suzy, this is a beautiful lighthouse. Thank you for sharing and enjoy the weekend ☼

JillianB

That is a perfect excuse in my book! Pleased to hear it.

pumpkinhead

For your solves and comments....thank you all!!! :)) Sorry to be generic in my reply, but we have been busy playing, (That's a good excuse, isn't it??)

goingsilver

Great photo, lighthouse, bell and information! Thanks Suzy. ☺

valt46

Suzy great photo and interesting information never heard of a fog bell before love Jigidi Uni thank you ☺♥

SunnyBarb25

I love the photo and the info is great. Thanks, Suzy :)

Shian2

Lots of history about this beauty, Thanks, Suzy.

JillianB

Fabulous photo and great info. Thank you Suzy.

thehippo

If you can't be in Maine, the next best thing is a Jigidi puzzler like @pumpkinhead.

Thanks

bluebird42

Nice one, Suzy. Thanks.

gemstone

Great shot! You know I love lighthouses! LOL 🙂❤️❤️❤️🙂

pumpkinhead

Just around the corner, you were Kathie! It's nice to hear it at night as you are sleeping under the stars, isn't it? @Bikerkath

The bell is a fog bell, thehippo . The original bell (1876) had to be rung by hand....can you imagine doing that on a dark and stormy night? What a job the keepers had! In 1897 an automated bell replaced the original one, making the keeper's job much easier.

ringleader

Thank you, Suzy. I love seeing it and reading about it. You do not want to be standing on the front side in a fog. That fog horn will terrify you. Suzy, do I remember correctly that the bell warns about closeness to the cliff and to stay back? Big HUGS.

thehippo

just curious: what's with the bell? could it have been used as part of the lighthouse?

Bikerkath

@pumpkinhead - My Lighthouse!! WAAAaay up close! My campground right up the road, we walked here a few times, a thrill to see this so near to us! Thanks for this!!
For Ardy, but a bonus for Me! oo, k

pumpkinhead

I tried to get down to the other side of the light to get a photo, but it was far too crowded. Maybe next time, Ardy! I also have another photo of just the light, but didn't make a puzzle of it (as I thought I had) so that will have to wait until we get home.

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