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Description
Bug Light, seen with the adjoining breakwater at the entrance to Portland's harbor in South Portland, was built after a powerful storm destroyed wharves and buildings in Portland in 1831.
Building of the breakwater began in 1837, but without a lighthouse marking its endpoint, it became a navigational danger to ships.
The original lighthouse was added in 1855, moved, improved upon and the present-day lighthouse was completed in 1875 and known as "Bug Light."
About This Item
- Title: Breakwater Light, Portland Harbor, ca. 1930
- Creation Date: circa 1930
- Subject Date: circa 1930
- Location: South Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Glass Negative
- Dimensions: 12.7 cm x 17.8 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 1949, 2005.061.18008
- Collection: Portland Press Herald glass negative collection
- Object Type: Image
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