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Portland Head Light
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| Portland Head and its light seem to symbolize the state of Maine - rocky coast, breaking waves, sparkling water and clear, pure salt air. This is one of the most strikingly beautiful lighthouse locations in New England. Portland was America's sixth busiest port by the 1790s. Even so, Maine had no lighthouses when 74 merchants petitioned the government in 1784 for a light to mark Portland Harbor. The deaths of two people in a 1787 shipwreck at Bangs Island near Portland Head finally led to the appropriation of $750 for a lighthouse. |
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Find out useful visitor details and plan your excursion to Portland Head Light. |
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Read curious facts regarding the Portland Head Light history and foundation. |
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Admire the stunning Portland Head Light view opening over the ocean. |
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