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The Lighthouse Lowdown

Emily Straight and Vincent Bailey

Ahoy sailors! In this podcast we talk about all things Lighthouses - their history, spooky stories, and the things that make them cooler than your average tower.

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Episode 50 - The Statue of Liberty

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2024/04/15

That's right, Lady Liberty was an official lighthouse! While only managed by the Lighthouse Board from 1886 to 1902, the colossal statue has an incredible history and is now maintained by the National Park Service. Listen in for the amazing story of how funding was raised, how she failed as a lighthouse, and how she was originally built wrong - and left that way for almost a century!Liked this episode? Leave us a review at thelighthouselowdown.comReferences:The Statue of Liberty | Lighthouse

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Episode 49 - Lighthouse Tourism

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2024/04/01

It's easy for people like us to see lighthouses on our trips, because that's usually what we're there to do! But what if you hadn't considered yet if you want to visit a lighthouse on vacation? What if you have never planned a lighthouse-related trip before? In this episode, Vince walks us through easy ways to integrate lighthouses into your vacations or trips, whether you're landlocked like us or live right on the beach!Liked this episode? Leave us a review at

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Episode 48 - Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2024/03/18

This is the first lighthouse that we have covered that is a replica of a lost original - Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse was haphazardly dumped into the Croatan Sound after being decommissioned in 1955, but the town of Manteo brought it back to life again in 2004!Like this episode? Leave us a review at thelighthouselowdown.comReferences:USLHS Membership LevelsRoanoke Marshes Lighthouse | Lighthouse FriendsRoanoke Marshes Light Lists | USLHSCharles W. Pugh | USLHS

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Episode 47 - Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2024/03/04

Ever heard of a lighthouse that forms its own beach? Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse is another case of a damaged light replaced with an existing light from another town in Massachusetts, just like Nauset Light! Listen in for how a series of hurricanes made our breakwater light into a beach light!Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review at thelighthouselowdown.comReferences:Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse | Lighthouse FriendsEdgartown Harbor Light ListEdgartown Harbor | USLHSNational Park Service,

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Episode 46 - Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2024/02/19

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse is another light that may be recognizable to the average American - it graces the Maine quarter! Another case of a rubblestone lighthouse falling apart, Pemaquid was rebuilt in 1835 and has withstood the test of time. Today, it suffers from the effects of the January 10th/13th storm along the coast of Maine, and needs your help to restore its historic fog bell house.USLHS Storm Damage Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inkKRjnvvJsLeave a review on our website:

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Episode 45 - What is the USLHS?

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2024/02/05

Throughout American history, the responsibility of lighthouses have fallen on many different shoulders - it can get confusing, even for us! In this episode, Vince breaks down how lighthouses have changed hands over the years and how the USLHS (which we rely on heavily for our research) came to be! Listen in for how the United States Lighthouse Society, a hub of lighthouse information, does incredible work towards the preservation of our lighthouses today!Liked this episode? Leave us a review on our

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Episode 44 - Split Rock Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2024/01/22

A lighthouse is often summoned in history by a devastating storm, and this was true as well for Split Rock Lighthouse. Perched on the edge of a 130 ft cliff, the light is one of the most photographed in the US.Enjoyed the episode? Leave us a review on our website thelighthouselowdown.comReferences:Split Rock Lighthouse | WikipediaMinnesota Historical Society WebsiteSplit Rock Lighthouse | Lighthouse FriendsFranklin Covell Keeper Bio

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Episode 43 - Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2024/01/08

The way to a lighthouse on the narrowest point between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron was a long one, and ended with two lighthouses instead of one! Listen in for the story of the 1890 castle-esque Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and how a bridge took it out of service.Happy New Year to all of our listeners! Leave us a review on our website: thelighthouselowdown.comReferences:Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse | Lighthouse FriendsMackinac State Historic ParksOld Mackinac Point Lighthouse | Wikipedia

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Episode 42 - Christmastime at Lighthouses

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/12/25

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to our followers!Each lighthouse celebrates this season differently, so we're bringing you a festive Christmas tradition from three different lighthouses that we've covered this year.Congratulations Andrea for winning our Stanley cup giveaway!References:St. Augustine Lighthouse shows off historical Christmas displaysLight the Lighthouse | Montauk Historical SocietyHarbormaster Edward Michels | East Hampton StarLighthouse Illuminations - Tide, Tidings, and

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Giveaway Announcement!

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/12/18

Hello everyone! We are just popping in to give a reminder about our current giveaway - listen in to find out how to enter to win a Lighthouse Lowdown Stanley cup!

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Episode 41 - Cape Disappointment Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/12/11

GIVEAWAY EPISODE!Curious as to why they would name a cape and subsequent lighthouse this way? The truth will not...disappoint. Listen in for the story of a lighthouse (and land) that caused a lot of trouble for maritime crews and our keepers. Also, find out how to enter our giveaway for our first Lighthouse Lowdown merchandise!Liked this episode? Leave us a review on thelighthouselowdown.comReferences:Remembering the wreck of the Oriole : The Ship ReportCape Disappointment Lighthouse - Google

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Episode 40 - Grand Haven Lighthouses

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/11/27

Yes, plural! In this episode we cover a set of very different but equally stunning range lights on the Grand Haven South Pier. Listen in for how a foghorn building became a lighthouse, some incredible uses for reinforced concrete, and for our favorite unique light characteristics in action today (hint: we love red!).Like this episode? Leave us a review on thelighthouselowdown.comReferences:The Montauk Lighthouse Gets Its Lens BackCoast Guard Returns Fresnel Lens to Montauk Point Lighthouse | United

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Episode 39 - St. Augustine Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/11/13

St. Augustine Lighthouse is an often-photographed tower that is visually very similar in appearance to Cape Hatteras Light, aside from its bright red lantern room. The designs for this light are virtually identical to Bodie Island and Currituck Lighthouses, though the first form of St. Augustine Lighthouse dates back to the 1500's and looks very different from today! Listen in for the stories of it's past renovations, shattered Fresnel lenses, and its permanent residents that bring revenue to the

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Episode 38 - Marquette Harbor Lighthouse with Susan...

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/10/30

Ready to spook your socks off?! In this episode we cover the history of Marquette Harbor Light, a bright red integral lighthouse that has had its fair share of death, drama, and transformations! In a special twist, the second half of this podcast is an interview with Susan Hill (member of the Marquette Maritime Museum Board of Directors) and Trish Kautz (Founder of Yooper Paranormal investigators), who run paranormal tours at the lighthouse! Listen in to hear the chilling stories from inside the

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Episode 37 - West Quoddy Head Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/10/16

Ever wonder what Where's Waldo would look like as a lighthouse? Well, look no further! This adorable light tower is the only candy-striped lighthouse in the US and is also the furthest east point in the country as well.A fan of this episode? Please leave a review on our website thelighthouselowdown.comReferences:https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=506https://westquoddy.com/https://uslhs.org/fun/lighthouse-accommodations/mainehttps://uslhs.org/light_lists/light_lists.php?notify=Y

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Episode 36 - Marshall Point Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/10/02

If you've watched the movie Forrest Gump, then you've seen this lighthouse! We would definitely recommend seeing it in person though, on account of its beautiful walkway, granite base, and killer keeper's cottage. Listen in for some "shocking" recent history on this beautiful Maine lighthouse!Give us a review on our website:

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Episode 35 - Montauk Point Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/09/18

People say that if you were to visit one lighthouse in your life, Montauk Point would be the one to go to! Decorated with a beautiful main gallery railing and bold red stripe, Montauk Point Lighthouse has survived nearly 227 years in service. A renovation started in 2019 was just completed, and you can check out its retired 3rd-and-a-half order bivalve Fresnel lens in their museum!Visit our website to watch videos of our podcast and leave a review:

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Episode 34 - Sanibel Island Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/09/05

Sanibel Island Lighthouse is the first skeleton lighthouse that we've covered, and is known for shelling, the "Sanibel Stoop", and a story of resilience. The lighthouse in its deconstructed form once rested on the ocean floor, and against all odds it refuses to return. Listen in for the story of a lighthouse that stood strong through Florida's worst storms. Check out our new website and leave a review! thelighthouselowdown.comReferences:The Thunderstorm Whisperers: A History of Lightning Rods - The

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Episode 33 - Point Arena Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/08/21

We are bringing you another listener lighthouse this Monday and are once again headed over to California to look at Point Arena Light! This tower had a drastic makeover to acclimate it to its environmental conditions, as well as the biggest keepers dwelling I'd ever seen! And did I mention you can get married in the lantern room?Check out our new website: thelighthouselowdown,comThere you can send us voicemails and emails about lighthouses you'd like for us to cover

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Episode 32 - Snake Island Lighthouse (Ukraine)

The Lighthouse Lowdown ·

2023/08/07

Happy National Lighthouse Day! Snake Island Lighthouse (Ukraine) is built on land with an incredible ancient history dating back to 5th century BC and is also making history today. Listen in for the story of the transmission response that signified Ukraine's resilience in todays war, plus a skosh of Greek mythology!Check out our new website: thelighthouselowdown.comHere is the link to the USLHS Lighthouse Day competition:

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