Originally built in 1848, the first light tower was torn down due to structural cracks in 1857 and a whole new design and structure was built.

 

The 160th Celebration will be in 2008, 160 years from 1848 when the first structure was activated.

Photo of the lighthouse in 1909. The year 1857 is painted on the top of the tower.

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