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The Lighthouse of Alexandria
The Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is the most recent Wonder to be built, having been built during the reign of Ptolemy I of Egypt, a commander under Alexander the Great who took over control of Egypt after Alexander's death. Historical records indicate that the Lighthouse was commissioned in 290 B.C. and completed some 2 decades later.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria is also the most well-recorded of the six destroyed members of the Seven Wonders of The Ancient World (the Pyramids of Giza being the Read More...
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Finding Bobbie Fisher ---The Light House: Where Would Your Ship Be?
There is an old tradition song called, The
Lighthouse and the end of the chorus goes
something like this, "If it weren't for that old
Lighthouse…. Where would this ship be?"
In a scene from the movie Finding Bobbie Fisher,
Bobbie is sitting next to Read More...
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Le Bistro at Lighthouse Point
Lighthouse Point is a cozy community on the coast in Broward County. Named for the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse (the most powerful lighthouse in the United States), the town has a palpable “coastal village” feel to it, and is fairly quaint. Lighthouse Read More...
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The Morris Island Lighthouse Off Folly Beach, SC
The Morris Island Lighthouse is one of two lighthouses in Charleston, SC. Since it is located only about 300 yards off the north end of Folly Beach, the lighthouse has become somewhat of a symbol for Folly Beach and even James Island. The Morris Is Read More...
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How to Choose a Lighthouse Mailbox
Are you tired of having the same old dull and typical
mailbox? Are you interested in getting a mailbox that is
attractive to look at and also makes a statement? How about
considering getting a lighthouse mailbox? If this sounds
like something you wou Read More...