Lighthouses have always been a favorite for painters of all kinds. They are often colorful and surrounded by beautiful scenery. The fascination with these structures have not ceased in the over 2000 years that they have been in existence. In fact, the first lighthouse was constructed between 300 and 280 B.C. in Alexandria, Egypt!

You may wonder what the range of a lighthouse is. The most powerful optic produces a light seen 25 miles at sea, although aircraft have reported "picking up" a light at 40 or 50 miles due to reflections off clouds.

The oldest existing lighthouse in the United States (never rebuilt) is Sandy Hook, NJ (1764), which is still in operation.

 The very first lighthouse in America was in Boston on Little Brewster Island (1716). The original tower was destroyed by the British and eventually reconstructed in 1784 (after we sent them packing!!).

The first lighthouse actually built by the Government of the United States was Cape Henry Light, Virginia, completed in 1792.

As  you can see, there are many different types of lighthouses. Our country is surrounded by them from Maine to Florida to California. I hope you have enjoyed these fun facts about one of our favorite subjects to paint here at MBN. Where is your favorite lighthouse?

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