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Description
Portland’s breakwater, which measures some 1200 feet in length, was built between 1837 and 1852 of Maine granite blocks and ashlar.
The lighthouse was designed in 1875 by Thomas Ustick Walter, renowned architect of the iron dome of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Due to its compact size, the lighthouse has become better known as “Bug Light.”
This image was included in an album of photographic prints compiled by Portland engineer William S. Edwards. Underneath is written “Portland Break Water. Sept. 5, 1887.”
About This Item
- Title: Portland Breakwater and Bug Light, South Portland, 1887
- Creation Date: 1887-09-05
- Subject Date: 1887-09-05
- Location: South Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 11.4 cm x 18.4 cm
- Collection: Edwards Album
- Object Type: Image
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City of Portland - Planning & Development389 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 756-8023
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