Postcard ME Nubble Lighthouse Tower Station Cape Neddick York
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Postcard ME Nubble Lighthouse Tower Station Cape Neddick York. Nubble Light. or simply "the Nubble. A photograph of Nubble Light was included on theVoyager Golden Record., ending the era of live-in lighthouse keepers. Since 1998, it has been owned and maintained by theTown of York. Next Day ShippingThe image you provided is a classic postcard of Cape Neddick Light , more famously known as Nubble Light or simply "the Nubble ". Perched on a tiny rocky island just 100 yards off the coast of York, Maine, it is widely considered one of the most photographed and visited lighthouses in the United States. Historical Highlights Construction: Established in 1879 at a cost of $15,000, the 41-foot cast-iron tower stands on a "nubble" of granite that elevates its light to 88 feet above sea level. Automation: The light was fully automated in 1987 , ending the era of live-in lighthouse keepers. Since 1998, it has been owned and maintained by the Town of York . Galactic Fame: A photograph of Nubble Light was included on the Voyager Golden Record launched in 1977. This means its image is currently traveling through deep space as a representative example of Earth's prominent man-made structures. Local Lore and Landmarks The Swimming Cat: In the 1930s, a 19-pound tabby cat named Sambo Tonkus (or Mr. T) became a local celebrity. He was known for swimming the narrow channel between the island and the mainland to hunt and visit friends. The School Bucket: In the 1960s, a keeper famously sent his child to school by placing him in a wooden supply bucket suspended on a pulley system over the ocean. Miniature Details: If you look closely at the actual lighthouse, the stanchions of the walkway railing are decorated with 4-inch brass replicas of the lighthouse itself.
