Two Harbors Light

Infobox_nrhp | name =Two Harbors Light Station
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caption = The Two Harbors Lighthouse, Summer 2004
location= Two Harbors, Minnesota
lat_degrees = 47
lat_minutes = 0
lat_seconds = 50.45
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 91
long_minutes = 39
long_seconds = 48.79
long_direction = W
locmapin = Minnesota
area =
built =1892
architect=
architecture= No Style Listed
added = July 19, 1984
governing_body = COAST GUARD
mpsub=U.S. Coast Guard Lighthouses and Light Stations on the Great Lakes TR
refnum=84001483cite web|url=http://www.nr.nps.gov/|title=National Register Information System|date=2007-01-23|work=National Register of Historic Places|publisher=National Park Service] cite book|title=The National Register of Historic Places in Minnesota|last=Nord|first=Mary Ann|publisher=Minnesota Historical Society|date=2003|isbn=0-87351-448-3] The Two Harbors Light is the oldest operating lighthouse in the US state of Minnesota. Overlooking Lake Superior's Agate Bay, the lighthouse is located in Two Harbors, Minnesota. The construction of the lighthouse was completed in 1892.

The 49 foot tower is made of brick and the head keeper's residence is attached. The lighthouse was originally equipped with a fourth order Fresnel lens. The lens was removed in 1969 and replaced with a pair of aerobeacons, which are still used today. The original lens is now on display in the [http://www.inlandseas.org/ Inland Seas Maritime Museum] .

Nowadays, the lighthouse is still used as an active aid to navigation, as well as being a museum and a bed and breakfast. The museum and bed and breakfast are operated by the Lake County Historical Society and the lantern is maintained by the United States Coast Guard. The lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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External links

* [http://www.lighthousebb.org/ Two Harbors Bed and Breakfast website]
* [http://www.minnesotageek.net/gallery/twoharborslight Photographic Gallery of Two Harbors Light]