Nobska Point Lighthouse
by Ben Prepelka
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Nobska Point Lighthouse
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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Although its not the original, this lighthouse on Nobska Point dates back to 1876. Supporting a bustling whaling fleet out of the deep harbor at Woods Hole in the early 19th century, the point was an obvious location for a lighthouse.
How often do you hear about someone staying on at their job long after they've lost it? Well in this interesting case at Woods Hole, Cape Cod, the Nobska lightkeeper stayed on for an additional 33 years. When Joseph Hindley retired in 1972, he was presumed to be the last civilian lightkeeper in all of New England, serving at the Nobska Lighthouse since 1928.
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November 23rd, 2016
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Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2022 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!
Holly April Harris
What a gorgeous scene! So wonderfully composed and I love the history! Congratulations! I’m am very pleased to feature your beautiful image in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ It’s a wonderful addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Third Quarter Featured Image Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of your feature. Thank you! 7/5/22
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