Spring Point Ledge Light #1 Metal Print
by Joann Vitali
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Spring Point Ledge Light #1 metal print by Joann Vitali. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
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Spring Point Ledge Light is a sparkplug lighthouse in South Portland, Maine that marks a dangerous obstruction on the west side of the main shipping... more
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Spring Point Ledge Light is a sparkplug lighthouse in South Portland, Maine that marks a dangerous obstruction on the west side of the main shipping channel into Portland Harbor. It is now adjacent to the campus of Southern Maine Community College.
The lighthouse was constructed in 1897 by the government after seven steamship companies stated that many of their vessels ran aground on Spring Point Ledge. Congress initially allocated $20,000 to its construction, although the total cost of the tower ended up being $45,000 due to problems with storms and poor quality cement. The lighthouse featured a fog bell that sounded twice every 12 seconds, and a lantern fitted with a fifth order Fresnel lens first lit by Keeper William A. Lane on May 24, 1897.
Improvements were made to the lighthouse throughout the 20th century. It was electrified in 1934, and in 1951, a 900-foot breakwater made from 50,000 tons of granite was constructed in order to connect the lighthouse to the mainl...
About Joann Vitali
I specialize in Fine Art Wall Decor for Home, Business and the Hospitality Industry. Fine Art Photography that brings you the essence and spirit of Boston and it's eclectic neighborhoods, as well as the flavors of all things New England, into your home & heart. • You can view 12 pieces from my Boston North End Collection hanging in Tresca Italian Restaurant on Hanover Street. Boston, Ma. - I am very honored to have a series of art from my Boston collection featured in the January 20th 2016 episode of Criminal Minds. - I have also been chosen as this years recipient of "2016 Best of Houzz Award" by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building,...
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