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19-JAN-2011 © Gary Hebert

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Lake Havasu City, AZ

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Replica

The Cape Hatteras Light, at 193' is the tallest brick lighthouse in the U.S. and is located in Buxton, North Carolina. In approximately 1851 this light was raised from its original height of 95' to 150' to provide better visibility. After the Civil War, it was rebuilt to 193' and closer to the water, again to improve visibilty. The tower received a new first-order Fresnel lens and put into operation in 1871. Because of beach erosion, the Cape Hatteras Light has been moved to safety and now sits at it's original distance to the water. Our replica of this light is 30' tall and is the tallest on Lake Havasu


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Gordon W20-Jan-2011 15:35
Very cool shot, Gary, and what a unique place to find a lighthouse!
Guy Dube20-Jan-2011 12:06
A very nice picture Gary, V
coaster20-Jan-2011 02:44
Good shot, Gary. Even the replica looks tall; the original must look gigantic.