Saturday, July 19, 2014

Splitrock Lighthouse


Shipwrecks from a mighty 1905 November gale prompted this rugged landmark's construction.  Completed by the U.S. Lighthouse Service in 1910, Splitrock Light Station soon became one of Minnesota's best known landmarks.  Restored to its 1920's appearance, the light station offers a glimpse  of lighthouse life in this remote and spectacular setting.
(Credit:  Minnesota Historical Society)

13 comments:

  1. I really like this shot, Kate. Ah, but the lighthouse keeper needed to be very careful walking outside his place in fog or...OOPS!

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  2. What a great placement above the water. I've read some scary tales of ghosts in these places.

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  3. wow. just beautiful!

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  4. I knew there had to be a lighthouse somewhere around there! I have a replica of this very lighthouse in my collection. So glad you posted this.

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  5. This is a beautiful photo. What a great spot for taking photos.

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  6. This is a very attractive angle on a true landmark.

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  7. It is very impressive, Kate. What a commanding view.

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  8. I am in love with lighthouses. I wish there were more around here to photograph.
    Beautiful capture.

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  9. That is truly beautiful and it looks to be in good shape. Light stations need loving care to survive the kinds of locations where they're planted.

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  10. What a gorgeous photo, Kate!

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  11. Lovely. I don't think of lighthouses on the Great Lakes, but of course they would be there.

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  12. They have a nice view.

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  13. What a beautiful setting!

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