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tower was constructed. The current round stone tower was added in 1820. The 1820 tower was taller, leading to the names "Ma" and "Pa". The two remained in service until 1926, when the older, shorter tower was removed.
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Baker Island Light


Bakers Island
Salem, Massachusetts
Coordinates
42°32′11.2″N 70°47′9.3″W / 42.536444°N 70.785917°W / 42.536444; -70.785917
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Bakers Island
Salem, Massachusetts
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Bakers Island Lighthouse
National Register of Historic Places listings in Salem, Massachusetts
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