Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
Tremont, ME - Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse located within Acadia National Park in the southwest portion of Mount Desert Island, Maine, marking the entrance to Bass Harbor and Blue Hill Bay. The history of Bass Harbor Head Light dates to 1855, when it was determined that there was sufficient reason for a lighthouse at the mouth of Bass Harbor. In 1885, the U.S. Congress appropriated $5,000 for construction of the lighthouse. In 1876, construction was completed on a fog bell and tower, since removed. A much larger 4,000-pound (1800 kg) bell was placed inside the tower in 1898. The house of the light keeper remains in its original configuration with the exception of a 10-foot addition that was added in 1900. The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places as Bass Harbor Head Light Station on January 21, 1988. In 1902, an oil storage house constructed of brick was built 205 feet northwest of the lighthouse. Bass Harbor's fifth order Fresnel lens was replaced in 1902 with a larger fourth order. This lens was manufactured by the French company Henry-Lepaute. This lens remains in service today. [Wiki] Link to Photo Without Frame Thank You for Making this Daily Photo Tied for the #1 Pick on 06-19-2018
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nelli
on June 27, 2018SO BEAUTIFUL
RarOiseau Y'APAS
on June 25, 2018Excellent shot. I like the fog bells.
Bruno Suignard
on June 20, 2018interesting bells,nice view!!
Gene Hyder
on June 20, 2018Terrific shot.
Lgood
on June 20, 2018Very unique and great shot of the fog bells.
arctangent
on June 19, 2018Another remote lighthouse from your travels. The fog bells are an interesting addition to the scene.
KDP450
on June 19, 2018Love the composition and the bell at the base of the tower.
Judith Sparhawk
on June 19, 2018Another neat Maine lighthouse. My sister got back from the Maine trip I had to cancel, and she had a great time. Next year.....??
Terry Allen
on June 19, 2018Such a nice small simple lighthouse!
fotoeffects
on June 19, 2018Great comp!