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photograph of the interior of the historical lighthouse in Key West, FL, USA by Ludwig Wagner. Finepix HS30EXR

Key West Lighthouse in starry night

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photograph of the interior staircase of the historical lighthouse in Key West, FL, USA by Ludwig Wagner. Finepix HS30EXR

The Key West lighthouse is located in Key West, Florida. The original tower was destroyed in a1846 hurricane, and a new lighthouse (seen here) was completed in 1848. It was 50 feet tall with 13 lamps in 21-inch reflectors, and stood about 15 feet above sea level. In 1858 the lighthouse received more lenses, and in 1873 the lantern was replaced after it was damaged by another hurricane in 1866. The growth of trees and taller buildings in Key West began to obscure the light, and in 1894 the tower was raised twenty feet, placing the light about 100 feet above sea level. The lighthouse is looked after today by the Key West Arts and Historical Society. The society operates the lighthouse and its associated buildings as the Key West Light Hous...

This beautiful view of the Key West Lighthouse and its keeper's quarters is a wonderful reminder of the maritime history of the island.

photograph of the interior staircase (from the bottom looking up) of the historical lighthouse in Key West, Florida, USA by Ludwig Wagner. Finepix HS30EXR