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In the early 1860s the pier was extended, and a new lighthouse and keeper's quarters were begun on a rock-filled crib 200 feet (61 m) offshore. They were completed in 1866 and served for 40 years. In 1903 the light was moved from the old lighthouse to a free-standing 120-foot steel tower, and
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68:Coordinates
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600:Wind Point
595:Two Rivers
288:2018-07-24
267:2018-07-27
244:one photo.
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207:2013-05-30
187:References
144:Root River
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139:in 1975.
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165:See also
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