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Gay Head & Edgartown Lighthouses
As Martha's Vineyard's exclusive Harbour
Lights dealer we are proud to offer these pieces of island
history. Each lighthouse comes in a handsome gift box with a
history of the light and a certificate of authenticity.
Edgartown Light
New for 2006
Edgartown Massachusetts
Harbour Lights #471
On the Eastern side of Martha’s
Vineyard lies the quaint village of Edgartown. Its peaceful harbor
was once a thriving whaling port. Guiding vessels safely in and
out of the harbor proved to be a challenging task, especially
at night.
As early as 1816 it is believed
that some type of lighted navigational aid was deployed here.
The first real lighthouse was established in 1828, on the western
side of the inner harbor. This early beacon consisted of a simple
tower located in the center of a Cape Cod style keeper’s
cottage.
The house and tower gradually
deteriorated from constant exposure to the elements. After serving
mariners faithfully for 110 years, the old house was struck its
final blow by a hurricane in 1938. Because the lighthouse was
damaged so badly the Coast Guard assumed possession of the beacon
and ordered it to be demolished.
A cylindrical cast-iron tower
was floated by barge out to Martha’s Vineyard to replace
the damaged station. The tower now rests on an octagonal concrete
slab, atop a granite block and fill foundation. In 1986 the Vineyard
Environmental Research Institute assumed control of the station
and has made tremendous effort to restore and maintain this proud
sentinel.
Today, the old tower sports
an environmentally-friendly, solar-powered lamp. Flashing its
alternating white and red light , this historic light still beckons
sailors and fishermen to the “Vineyard.”
The price of the New Edgartown
Lighthouse is $55.00 which includes FREE Shipping within the
lower 48 states (email or call for shipping to other locations). IN
STOCK
Gay Head Light
- Retired
Harbour Lights, creators of the worlds most
popular collectible lighthouses, chose Gay Head Lighthouse
as a special limited edition release. GAY HEAD LIGHT has
now been Retired by Harbour Lights*We
still have some Stock
Located at western tip of Martha's Vineyard and stretching
from the base of the Gay Head cliffs to the Elizabeth Islands,
the shoals of Devil's Bridge await unsuspecting ships. Here perched
atop the cliffs the Gay Head Lighthouse guides sailors
through treacherous rocks and shifting sands.
An original wooden structure, built in 1799, was replaced
by the present 51 foot brick tower in the mid-1850's. In 1902
the handsome keeper's quarters, reflected in our sculpture, was
constructed. This dwelling was demolished in 1956 and most people
today do not know of its existence.
The price of the Gay Head Lighthouse
is $75.00 which includes FREE Shipping within the lower 48 states (email or call
for shipping to other locations). *STILL SOME IN STOCK*
Stop by our shop to place your order. You may also
order by phone at (800) 227-8444. or print out the order
form and send it in with your check or credit card information.
Our hours are 10:30 to 4:30 Eastern Time. Call or email us at
(handwork@vineyard.net)
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