Archive for September, 2007

Gillette Stadium Lighthouse

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

The 12-story high Lighthouse is a bright Beacon welcoming 68,756 New England Patriots Fans!
Since September 9, 2002, every New England Patriots home game has been sold out.
The 130-foot high Lighthouse replica is the signature architectural symbol of Gillette Stadium. Architect John Bolles designed the stadium’s main entrance to capture the maritime heritage of […]

Sankaty Head Lighthouse Ready to Roll

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

(Photo credit: Rob Benchley/
The Nantucket Independent)
Rob Benchley is the official photographer for the move of the Blazing Star Lighthouse.
Rob has prepared a excellent online photo slideshow to chronicle this rare historic event!
Currently, Rob’s slideshow has documented the preparation work for the move and a daily update of the move will be posted at the Sconset […]

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the jewel of North Carolina

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

As a guest author for Paula the Surf Mom’s Outer Banks Surfing Blog, I wrote a two part post about Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the jewel of North Carolina.
Part 1:
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the towering gem of our nation, has a fascinating story of engineering technology taken to new heights! Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a good […]

Lighthouse Kids Save White Island Light again

Monday, September 24th, 2007

The Lighthouse Kids continue to raise funds to rescue White Island Lighthouse from storm damage. Recently, they donated $100,000 to rebuild the marine landing ramp that was washed away during the Patriots Day Nor’easter of April 16, 2007.
White Island Lighthouse, located 7-miles offshore from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is exposed to powerful ocean storms. […]

Whaleback Ledge Lighthouse Tour

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007

On Sep 18, 2007, the Coast Guard opened Whaleback Ledge Lighthouse for tours to the nonprofit organizations interested in acquiring the Light. The tours are a part of the application process provided by the General Services Administration, the real estate agent for the Lighthouse. The National Parks Service will review the applications […]

Old Saybrook Lighthouse Quagmire?

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

For one Legal Eagle, Lighthouses are a vacation paradise yet, Old Saybrook Town Attorney Michael Cronin views 30-year old abandoned Lighthouses as insurmountable legal problems! Hmm… wonder who the Prosecutor and Defense Attorneys are?
On a serious note, the federal disposal of Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse is a growing concern for the town and rightfully […]

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Guest Post

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

I was recently honored by Paula the Surf Mom who asked me to be a guest author on her Outer Banks Surfing Blog!
The post is called “Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the jewel of North Carolina.”
Enjoy!
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Florida Lighthouse Day

Monday, September 17th, 2007

Governor Charlie Crist proclaimed September 15, 2007 as Florida Lighthouse Day to celebrate, promote, and support the 30 Lighthouses still standing in the State, 21 of which continue to shine their beacons bright at night! The Florida Lighthouse Association sponsored the event to celebrate the 59 historic Lighthouses constructed to protect coastal shipping […]

Lighthouse Caretakers hired to keep Wind Point Lighthouse

Saturday, September 15th, 2007

After ten weeks of reviewing 185 applications for the job as Lighthouse Caretakers for Wind Point Lighthouse, the Village Board hired two Lighthouse Lovers who met at a Lighthouse, were later married at a Lighthouse, and now a dream come true, they will live in a Lighthouse.
On 09/13/2007, the Wind Point Village Board appointed […]

Lighthouse Festival

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Pancakes and Postcards will be served at the Summer Lighthouse Post Office located on scenic rocky Peggy’s Cove during the three day “Lights Along the Shore” Lighthouse Festival this weekend, Sept. 14 to Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007.
Visitors will explore and learn about the seafaring heritage and history of the 17 Lighthouses along the Lighthouse […]