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The lighthouse at Sakai was completed in 1877 for use as a navigational sign for ships entering and leaving Sakai Port. The lighthouse was constructed with private funds raised by a Sakai merchant named
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Biggleston, with local masons and carpenters. The lamp was green and was fixed, with an oil lamp as the light source, and was imported from France. The lighthouse remained in use until January 29, 1968. It was preserved as one of the symbols of the city of Sakai.
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