This tie features a repeating image of the Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine. "In 1787, the General Court of Massachusetts (the Massachusetts legislature) provided $750 to begin construction of a lighthouse. In 1790, when the United States Government took over the responsibility of all lighthouses, Congress appropriated $1,500 for its completion. The original tower measured 72' from base to lantern deck and was lit with 16 whale oil lamps. It was first lit on January 10, 1791." So I'm premiering this new tie (a gift from Beth) on the 230th anniversary of its lighting!
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