Beavertail Lighthouse Model 1749-1754

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Identifier

188

Title

Beavertail Lighthouse Model 1749-1754

Description

Architect and builder: Peter Harrison (British loyalist) with brother Joseph. Light base diameter 24 ft, height 69 ft, octagonal wood exterior. 

Beacon: whale oil lanterns. Structure burned to the ground by fire July 22, 1753.

Conceptual description from Harrison historian John Miller notations (2012).

Model constructed by Varoujan Karentz (2020).

Source

Varoujan Karentz

Type

Physical Object

Contributor

Varoujan Karentz

Rights

Varoujan Karentz

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Storage Location

Lens Room