Marblehead Lighthouse On Lake Erie Ohios Historic Beacon

Author : James Proffitt
Publisher : History Press Library Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781540202543
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marblehead Lighthouse on Lake Erie written by James Proffitt and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2015-07-27 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Marblehead Lighthouse first lit its flame in 1822, it drew on whale oil. The beacon flickered through lard, kerosene and LED lights over the next two centuries, while the tower weathered razing and reorganization. Despite the advent of GPS, the light still provides a solid basis for boats and ships to navigate the nearshore waters of the peninsula. The lighthouse's rich history boasts the first female keeper on the Great Lakes, as well as a place on Ohio license plates and on a U.S. postage stamp. James Proffitt gives an in-depth profile of the most photographed site in the state.

Author : James Proffitt
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625855842
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marblehead Lighthouse on Lake Erie written by James Proffitt and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-27 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Marblehead Lighthouse first lit its flame in 1822, it drew on whale oil. The beacon flickered through lard, kerosene and LED lights over the next two centuries, while the tower weathered razing and reorganization. Despite the advent of GPS, the light still provides a solid basis for boats and ships to navigate the nearshore waters of the peninsula. The lighthouse's rich history boasts the first female keeper on the Great Lakes, as well as a place on Ohio license plates and on a U.S. postage stamp. James Proffitt gives an in-depth profile of the most photographed site in the state.

Author : James Proffitt
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467118184
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marblehead Lighthouse on Lake Erie: Ohio’s Historic Beacon written by James Proffitt and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Marblehead Lighthouse first lit its flame in 1822, it drew on whale oil. The beacon flickered through lard, kerosene and LED lights over the next two centuries, while the tower weathered razing and reorganization. Despite the advent of GPS, the light still provides a solid basis for boats and ships to navigate the nearshore waters of the peninsula. The lighthouse's rich history boasts the first female keeper on the Great Lakes, as well as a place on Ohio license plates and on a U.S. postage stamp. James Proffitt gives an in-depth profile of the most photographed site in the state.

Author : Wil O'Connell
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738583327
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ohio Lighthouses written by Wil O'Connell and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ohio Lighthouses reveals a multitude of stories about the structures along Lake Erie. It chronicles make overs, such as the transformation of the 1821 Marblehead Lighthouse from ugly duckling to beautiful swan. It also documents heartbreaking tales, like the story of the fire at the Green Island Lighthouse that started during a New Year's dinner while the lighthouse keeper's son watched from a mile away on South Bass Island; he, along with friends, unable to come to the rescue in a snowstorm. It touches on the strength of Mother Nature, such as late one fall when a blizzard struck as two lighthouse keepers were preparing to leave the Ashtabula Lighthouse for the winter. For three days, waves washed over the lighthouse in sub-zero temperatures, and water froze as it fell. The sun came out on the fourth day, but the men found themselves unable to open the door. Other interesting histories include those of the lost lighthouse, a disappearing lighthouse sinking into Lake Erie, a Romanesque lighthouse 8 miles from shore, the wood lighthouse on a slightly sinful island, the lighthouse built to last forever but slated for the wrecking ball, and more.

Author : Betty Neidecker
Publisher : Hawks Cry Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780964967908
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Marblehead Lighthouse written by Betty Neidecker and published by Hawks Cry Publications. This book was released on 1996-10-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Narayan Changder
Publisher : CHANGDER OUTLINE
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book MISSISSIPPI RIVER written by Narayan Changder and published by CHANGDER OUTLINE. This book was released on 2024-02-05 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dive into the meandering currents of 'Mississippi River,' a captivating MCQ book that explores the history, ecology, and enduring allure of this iconic American waterway. Navigate through a collection of thought-provoking multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that unravel the stories of exploration, trade, and the cultural significance of the Mississippi River. Tailored for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those captivated by the great rivers of the world, this MCQ guide offers a comprehensive exploration of the Mississippi's impact on the landscape and American heritage. Follow the bends, understand the ecosystems, and download your copy now to embark on a flowing journey through the extraordinary legacy of the 'Mississippi River.'"

Author : Janice B. Patterson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738560564
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cleveland's Lighthouses written by Janice B. Patterson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Missionary-geographer John Heckewelder was prophetic in the 1790s when he mapped the place where the Cuyahoga River flows into Lake Erie. He wrote, "Cujahaga will hereafter be a place of great importance." In 1796, surveyors arrived to plot a new town and named it after their superintendent, Moses Cleaveland. Soon Cleveland (the a was omitted on early maps) was a magnet for inventors and entrepreneurs. By 1829-1830, a lighthouse was necessary to support lake traffic spurred by shipbuilding, shipping, and population growth. A succession of taller, brighter structures has guided mariners into the Cleveland harbor, creating a splendid history. Remarkable people have tended these sometimes-silent sentinels through decades of calm nights and dramatic storms, subtly contributing to the region's growth and prosperity.

Author : Ray Jones
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493047310
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighthouses of the Great Lakes written by Ray Jones and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lighthouses of the Great Lakes combines the fascinating history and lore of approximately forty-one lighthouses with stunning color and black-and-white photographs. Focusing on the lighthouses of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, this beautifully illustrated book provides stirring descriptions of the lighthouses as well as directions and details on visiting these memorable Great Lakes landmarks.

Author : Larry Wright
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bonfires & Beacons written by Larry Wright and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Husband and wife team Larry and Patricia Wright travelled throughout the Great Lakes region to capture the most interesting and beautiful lighthouses. Featured lighthouses are located in Ontario, New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Ohio.

Author : Daniel E. Dempster, Todd R. Berger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610604376
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lighthouses of the Great Lakes written by Daniel E. Dempster, Todd R. Berger and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lighthouses of the Great Lakes, for so long guiding ships to safety across the rough waters, still stand as beacons to adventurous travelers. Rich with vintage and contemporary photographs, picturing the lighthouses inside and out, by day and by night, the book takes you into the fascinating history of the structures at Split Rock, Sandusky, Big Sable Point, Old Mackinac Point Light, and Marblehead Light, to name a few. Berger’s stories about keepers and their families, horrific storms, and even encounters with ghosts bring to vivid life the lost world of these historic lighthouses. A thoroughly engaging tour page by page, the book also makes travel to these destinations easy as well as edifying, with maps, directions, and a comprehensive appendix listing all the current lighthouses.