From collection Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company Collection
Quoddy Head Light Most Eastern Point Light in U.S.A., Lubec, Me. 30K
Originally built in 1808, by order of President Thomas Jefferson, the original wooden tower was replaced by the current tower which became operational in 1858. The red and white tower is the only "candy striped" tower in the United States. The Tower is 49 feet tall, with a 16 foot diameter base. The center of the lantern stands 83 feet above sea level. Although there are brutal storms that rage along this rustic coastline, the lighthouse has withstood them all for over a century and a half. The visitor center currently occupies the lightkeeper's house where several generations of lightkeepers lived with their families. Ref: https://westquoddy.com/the-lighthouse Close view with mounted bell at right.
