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  1. Lighthouse - Wikipedia

    A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of physical structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a beacon for navigational aid for maritime pilots at …

  2. Lighthouse | Definition, History, Equipment, & Facts | Britannica

    Lighthouse, structure, usually with a tower, built onshore or on the seabed to serve as an aid to maritime coastal navigation, warning mariners of hazards, establishing their position, and …

  3. Lighthouse Friends

    Dec 16, 2025 · This site includes photographs, directions, histories, and GPS coordinates garnered while personally visiting every lighthouse in the United States and nearly every …

  4. Lighthouse Facts | The Lighthouse Preservation Society

    Lighthouses are built from wood, stone, brick, reinforced concrete, iron, steel, or aluminum. They are designed to withstand local environmental conditions. For example, tall skeletal …

  5. 14 Must-See Lighthouses Around the U.S. - National Trust for …

    Enjoy this handy guide featuring 14 of our favorite lighthouses in the U.S. Want even more great lighthouses? Check out this guide showcasing lighthouses from the Great Lakes to the Gulf …

  6. The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

    At the Lighthouse, jobs are about more than work, they are about purpose and direction, guiding people to freedom and a life lived on their own terms. Blindness is not a barrier to success — …

  7. US-Lighthouses.com - The best source for lighthouse info

    What is a lighthouse? A lighthouse is loosely defined as a tower or other structure used to display a light for the guidance of ships to either avoid a dangerous area (shoals, etc.) or to identify a …

  8. How Lighthouses Work | Lighthouse NE

    Mar 7, 2025 · For centuries, lighthouses have been key navigational aids, guiding sailors safely through treacherous waters, rocky coastlines, and dense fog. These iconic structures serve a …

  9. History of lighthouses - Wikipedia

    The Tower of Hercules, a lighthouse of Roman origin at A Coruña in northwest Spain, modelled on the Pharos of Alexandria The History of Lighthouses refers to the development of the use …

  10. Lighthouse History | The Lighthouse Preservation Society

    One of the first known lighthouses was also the greatest and most famous of all lighthouses. It was built in 285 BC at Alexandria, Egypt, on an island at the entrance to the city’s harbor. This …