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Links  | Sapelo Island Lighthouse The eighty foot tall tower with its red and white stripes is a handsome sight as it sets in the midst of the tall cordgrass that extends out into the lush tidal salt marshes, located in Sapelo Island, Georgia. |
 | Chief Vann House Historic Site This two story brick mansion is one of the best preserved 19th century Cherokee indian homes. An official site of the Trail of Tears National Tour. |
 | AIA Georgia The state chapter of the American Institute of Architects works to promote the profession of architecture. Activities, events, newsletter, continuing education. |
 | Historic Covered Bridges of Georgia Photos, maps and information about Georgia's 12 remaining covered bridges from the Georgia Department of Transportation Bridge Design Office. |
 | Fort Adams Open to the public for special events, tours, and corporate meetings, largest coastal fortification in the U.S., special events include military reenactments, music festivals, and classic vehicle shows. |
 | Newport Mansions These fabled mansions, the extravagant "summer cottages" of America's Gilded Age portray the opulence of a bygone era. |
 | Newport Restoration Foundation The foundation restores and preserves historic art and architecture. This site includes: Doris Duke's mansion "Rough Point", Samuel Whitehorne House, Prescott Farm and houses in "The Point" and "Historic Hill" sections of New |
 | Lime Rock (Ida Lewis) Lighthouse Ida Lewis is the most celebrated lighthouse keeper in American history, credited with saving 18 lives. The Lime Rock Lighthouse is now the home of the Ida Lewis Yacht Club. |
 | Rose Island Lighthouse Currently listed on charts as a private aid to navigation. The Lighthouse is maintained by keepers who sign on for a week at a time as part of an environmental education program. |
 | Preservation Society of Newport County Non-profit organization which saved and opened to the public the summer homes of the 19th-century New York elite. Visitor information, events, news, membership. |
 | Old Stone Mill Information and views of the Old Stone Mill in Touro Park in Newport, Rhode Island. A Tower built by Vikings or the ruins of a seventeenth century windmill? |
 | Rhode Island Lighthouses Concise but comprehensive list of all Rhode Island lighthouses with current status and news about preservation and visitation. Links to additional resources. |
 | McLellan-Sweat Mansion Contemporary color photographs of exterior with architectural information, from the Kidder Smith Images Project. |
 | Tate House Contemporary color photograph of exterior, from the Kidder Smith Images Project. |
 | Victoria Mansion In 1858, New Haven architect Henry Austin designed the mansion for Ruggles Morse. The ornate interior cabinetry and furniture was added by cabinetmaker Gustave Herter. Is the only complete Herter commission that survives today. Open for public tours. |
 | Victorian Mansion Contemporary color photographs of exterior with architectural information, from the Kidder Smith Images Project. |
 | Victorian Portland Rory Goff provides a map of the city c.1888 and Victorian images of Middle Street. His illustrated tour of the street includes detailed histories of properties. |
 | Maine Historic Preservation Commission Responsible for the identification, evaluation, and protection of cultural resources within Maine. Nominates properties to the National Register of Historic Places. Links to commission activities. |
 | Westwind Design Specializes in research, documentation and restoration consulting of historic houses in the classic styles of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries. |
 | Maine Preservation Statewide organization dedicated to preserving the state's architectural heritage. |
 | John Calvin Stevens Archive Maine architect (1855-1940) who worked in the Shingle and Colonial Revival styles, illustrated with images of his work. |
 | Bailey Island Bridge History and old photographs of the structure erected in 1926 connecting Orr's Island to Bailey. A historic civil engineering landmark. |
 | Waldo-Hancock Bridge Provides brief description and picture of the first long-span suspension bridge in the state. |
 | The Range Light Keepers: Maine Lighthouses Custodians of Kennebec River Range Lights and Fiddlers Reach Fog Bell Tower. History, restoration effort, drawings, Kulik engraving, guest books, gallery, and links provided. |
 | Maine Lights Guides visitors to lighthouses located along coastal Route 1. |
 | Maine Lighthouses Description, photographs, statistics, details, news, and location for over 60 lighthouses. |
 | North Atlantic Coast Lighthouses: Maine List of publicly accessible lighthouses located on the coast. Provided by the National Park Service with statistics, a photograph, and location information. |
 | Cyberlights: Maine Information on lights throughout the state, including photos, descriptions, directions and maps. |
 | Wood Island Lighthouse Concerns the restoration of Wood Island Lighthouse, includes history, mission statement, photographs, calendar of events, and a guest book. |
 | The Criterion Group A non-profit advocating citywide preservation of historic architecture. Presents photos and information on significant structures. Also includes membership and contact information. |
 | Oklahoma State Capitol Dome Architects Frankfurt-Short-Bruza give an illustrated history of the building begun in 1914, with original plans, and details of the dome to be added by November 2002. |
 | AIA Central Oklahoma Provides information on its aims and activities, directors and members, with related links. |
 | SaveUnionStation.org The project's mission is to preserve the historic Oklahoma City Union Station complex as a modern regional multimodal transport center for the people, communities and commerce of Oklahoma. |
 | Barns of Cape Cod Author of planned photo book provides small collection of photos and requests suggestions for barns to include. |
 | Plymouth Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse which was pierced by a British cannonball during the American Revolution. |
 | Plymouth Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located on Gurnet Point at the entrance to Plymouth Bay, and is also known as Gurnet Light. |
 | Long Point Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located in Cape Cod Bay/Providence Harbor. |
 | Wood End Light History, photos plus information on lighthouse first lighted in 1872. |
 | Race Point Light History, photos plus information on lighthouse which was one of the earliest revolving lights. |
 | Long Point Light Black and white aerial photograph of the 1875 tower, from the U.S. Coast Guard. |
 | Long Point Light Black and white photograph of the 1827 tower, from the U.S. Coast Guard. |
 | Long Point Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse which, in 1830, held a school for Long Point children. |
 | Wood End Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located on the entrance to Provincetown Harbor. |
 | Race Point Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located on the northern tip of Cape Cod, near Provincetown, Massachusetts. |
 | Long Point Light Color photographs, history and directions on how to reach the lighthouse by land. |
 | Wood End Light Color photographs, history and directions on how to reach the lighthouse by land. |
 | Race Point Light Color photographs, history and directions on how to reach the lighthouse by land. |
 | Long Point Light Descriptive overview with photos from The American Lighthouse Foundation. |
 | Race Point Light Descriptive overview with photos from The American Lighthouse Foundation. |
 | Wood End Light Descriptive overview with photos from The American Lighthouse Foundation. |
 | Wood End Light Photo plus information on lighthouse which has a 39-foot-tall tower. |
 | Race Point Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located at the western tip of Cape Cod's "hook". |
 | Long Point Light Photo plus information on lighthouse which is also known as the Provincetown Harbor Light. |
 | Chatham Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located on the west side of Chatham Harbor, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. |
 | Chatham Light Black and white photograph showing 1877 single tower. |
 | Chatham Light Black and white photograph showing 1830 twin towers. |
 | Stage Harbor Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse which is one of Cape Cod's most recently built. |
 | Monomoy Point Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse located on what used to be a peninsula, but became two islands. |
 | Chatham Light Black and white photograph showing 1877 tower with new lantern room. |
 | Chatham Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse which is an active U.S. Coast Guard navigation aid. |
 | Stage Harbor Light Color photographs, history and directions on how to reach the lighthouse, which is also known as Harding Beach Light, by land. |
 | Stage Harbor Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located in Stage Harbor on Nantucket Sound, near West Chatham, Massachusetts. |
 | Chatham Light Color photographs, history and directions on how to reach the lighthouse by land. |
 | Monomoy Point Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located on Monomy Island off Cape Cod, near Chatham, Massachusetts. |
 | Chatham Light Photo plus information on lighthouse which is the only remaining tower of what once was three sets of twin towers. |
 | Borden Flats Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located in Mount Hope Bay/Taunton River near Fall River, Massachusetts. |
 | Borden Flats Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse built of cast iron plates on a concrete caisson base. |
 | Borden Flats Light Color photographs, history and directions on how to reach the lighthouse by land. |
 | Ten Pound Island Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located in Gloucester Harbor, near Gloucester, Massachusetts. |
 | Ten Pound Island Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse which appears in several Winslow Homer paintings. |
 | Eastern Point Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse which remains an active aid to navigation. |
 | Eastern Point Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located on the east side of Gloucester Harbor entrance, near Gloucester, Massachusetts. |
 | Annisquam Harbor Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located on Wigwam Point in Ipswich Bay, Annisquam, Massachusetts. |
 | Annisquam Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse constructed to prevent mariners from running aground on Squam Bar. |
 | Dog Bar Breakwater Light Cylindrical tower attached to oil shed which was formerly lit by the Eastern Point Light keeper. Located at the end of the Dog Bar breakwater at Eastern Point. Site managed by the U.S. Coast Guard. |
 | Eastern Point Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located at the northernmost part of Gloucester Harbor. |
 | Cuttyhunk Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse located on Cuttyhunk Island, one of the Elizabeth Islands off Cape Cod. |
 | Tarpaulin Cove Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse located on Naushon Island, one of the Elizabeth Islands. |
 | Tarpaulin Cove Light Information on lighthouse located on Naushon Island of Elizabeth Islands, near Gosnold, Massachusetts. |
 | Tarpaulin Cove Light Historical overview and information on lighthouse located on Naushon Island, the largest of the Elizabeth Islands. |
 | Ipswich Range Lights History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse located on Crane Beach at the entrance to Ipswich Harbor. |
 | Marblehead Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located on Marblehead Neck in Massachusetts Bay. |
 | Marblehead Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse whose first keeper was a former gunner on the U.S.S. Constitution. |
 | Marblehead Light Black and white photograph of the 1896 tower, from the U.S. Coast Guard. |
 | Marblehead Light Black and white photograph of the 1838 tower, from the U.S. Coast Guard. |
 | Marblehead Light Photo plus information on the only skeletal lighthouse built in New England. |
 | Bird Island Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse with a colorful past. |
 | Bird Island Lighthouse Information on an organization working to preserve the lighthouse and its fundraising efforts. |
 | Bird Island Light Photo plus information on lighthouse on lighthouse located in Sippican Harbor off Buzzard's Bay. |
 | Ned's Point Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse built in 1837. |
 | Ned's Point Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located at the Mattapoisett Harbor Entrance. |
 | Ned's Point Light Black and white photograph showing tower with octagonal lantern room. |
 | Ned's Point Light Black and white photograph showing tower with bird cage lantern room. |
 | Egg Rock Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse which crashed into the ocean in 1922. |
 | Egg Rock Light Black and white photo of the 1898 structure, from the U.S. Coast Guard. |
 | Egg Rock Light Black and white photo of the 1856 structure, from the U.S. Coast Guard. |
 | Butler Flats Light Photo plus information on lighthouse at the entrance to New Bedford Harbor. |
 | Clark's Point Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse located at Fort Rodman. |
 | Butler Flats Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse designed by F. Hopkinson Smith, who also built the foundation of the Statue of Liberty. |
 | Palmer('s) Island Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse located in the Acushnet River on the entrance to New Bedford Harbor. |
 | Butler Flats Lighthouse Photo plus information on lighthouse located in New Bedford Channel/Acushnet River, near New Bedford, Massachusetts. |
 | Newburyport Harbor Range Lighthouses Interesting facts, such as year established, exterior markings and patterns, height of focal plane and others. Located near Newburyport, Massachusetts. |
 | Plum Island Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse which now stands on the grounds of the headquarters of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. |
 | Newburyport Harbor Range Lights History, photos plus descriptive information on light stations built in 1873 to help mariners entering Newburyport Harbor from the Merrimack River. |
 | East Chop Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse which was referred to as the "Chocolate Lighthouse" when it was painted a reddish-brown. |
 | East Chop Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located above Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard. |
 | Thacher Island Lights Description and color photo of both lights, with links to photos of the north tower and south tower. |
 | Thacher Island Twin Lights History, photos plus descriptive information on the first lighthouses to be built to mark a dangerous spot rather than a harbor entrance. |
 | Straitsmouth Island Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located on Straightsmouth Island, near Rockport, Massachusetts. |
 | Cape Ann Lights Photo plus information on twin lights located on Thatcher Island, near Rockport, Massachusetts. |
 | Straitsmouth Island Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse which is now part of the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. |
 | Thacher Island Association Nonprofit organization for historic preservation and restoration of the structures on the island. Information on the lighthouses and wildlife on the island, with links to other lighthouse sites. |
 | Baker's Island Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse located on an island of summer residents. |
 | Bakers Island Light Photo plus information on lighthouse on lighthouse located on Bakers Island in Salem Harbor Approach, near Salem, Massachusetts. |
 | Derby Wharf Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse established in 1871. |
 | Fort Pickering Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse also known as Winter Island Light. |
 | Bakers Island Light Photo plus information on lighthouse which is located on an isolated island at the entrance to Salem Harbor. |
 | Minots Ledge Light Photo plus information on lighthouse located on Cohasset Rocks, near Scituate, Massachusetts. |
 | Minot's Ledge Light History, photos plus descriptive information on lighthouse which is located off the southeastern chop of Boston Bay. |
 | Minots Ledge Light Black and white photo showing the 1860 tower, from the U.S. Coast Guard. |
 | Minots Ledge Light Black and white illustration showing the 1850 tower, from the U.S. Coast Guard. |
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