Key West Lighthouse
Construction of the first Key West lighthouse began in 1825 near Southernmost Point. It was 47 feet tall and at the time was the tallest structure on the island...
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Construction of the first Key West lighthouse began in 1825 near Southernmost Point. It was 47 feet tall and at the time was the tallest structure on the island. Then a hurricane destroyed it in 1876.
So they built another one, this time further inland, at its current location. They’d learned their lesson. The base’s walls were 4.5 feet thick and overall it was 60 feet tall. 20 years later, it was extended 20 more feet to make it more visible from the Florida Strait.
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So they built another one, this time further inland, at its current location. They’d learned their lesson. The base’s walls were 4.5 feet thick and overall it was 60 feet tall. 20 years later, it was extended 20 more feet to make it more visible from the Florida Strait.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Aperture f/9 ISO 100 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 24/1 
Key West, Florida, US
Apr, 2021Views
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NatureLoverJJWal
April 30, 2021
We had been for travel over 45 days Kay and mostly away from the internet, so not checking on my viewbug. However we are back so I am checking on your gallery now. Hope everything is alright with you!
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KayBrewer
May 01, 2021
I'm well and have been very busy. I know your travels were wonderful and you got lots and lots of pictures. I look forward to seeing them!
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