The Nubble
by Priscilla Burgers
Title
The Nubble
Artist
Priscilla Burgers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Cape Neddick Lighthouse, aka Nubble Light or The Nubble, is a lighthouse in Cape Neddick, York, Maine. Nubble Light is a famous American icon and a classic example of a lighthouse. The Voyager spacecraft, which carries photographs of Earth's most prominent man made structures and natural features should it fall into the hands of intelligent extraterrestrials, includes a photo of Nubble Light with images of the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal. Cape Neddick Light was added to the National Register of Historic Places as Cape Neddick Light Station in 1985. The tower is lined with brick and sheathed with cast iron. Unusually, the stanchions of the walkway railing around the lantern room are decorated with 4-inch brass replicas of the lighthouse itself. Although the origin of the little lighthouse adornments is unknown, there are many other stories about the Nubble Light. Among them is the story of the keeper and his wife who, in 1912, decided to take advantage of the booming tourist business at the York beaches. They developed a lively business ferrying tourists across to the island and giving tours. The trade grew so lively that the light was neglected and the keeper fired. Another story lends balance to lighthouse living. The Nubble is such a windy spot that in the winter, the temperature dropped so low that the flow of lamp oil to the incandescent oil vapor lamp was impeded. The problem was solved in 1938 when the lamp was electrified. That same year, the outhouse was closed, and the keeper and his family also received indoor plumbing.
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Randy Rosenberger
Congratulations on being chosen to have your artwork Featured on the homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is with pride and joy that I can share this beautiful piece of artwork with the FAA art community. Thanks for sharing. like and fave Randy B. Rosenberger (admin of WFS group)
Ralph Klein
Congratulations. Your photography has been chosen to be featured on the HP of PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
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