Annisquam Light. Gloucester, MA. #3
by New England Photography
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Annisquam Light. Gloucester, MA. #3
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New England Photography
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To help mariners from running aground on dangerous Squam Bar, the government decided to erect a lighthouse at Wigwam Point in Annisquam. The present Annisquam Light, which has also been known as Squam Light and Wigwam Light, is the third at this location. In 1801 the United States government bought the property from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for $140. A 32-foot wooden tower and a wood framed keeper's house were built, andthe house still stands with some modifications. The present 41-foot Federal-style brick tower was built in 1897. In 1922 the kerosene-fueled light and fifth order Fresnel lens were removed and replaced by an electrified fourth order lens. The new light increased Annisquam Light's brightness from 1,300 candlepower to 250,000 candlepower. A fog horn was installed in 1931, but the following year it was decided that the signal would only operate from October 15 through May 15 so summer residents could have peaceful nights. In 1949 it went into operation in the summer, but only during the day.
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