It is the tallest lighthouse in the U. S. In 1999 erosion over the years had caused the lighthouse to be just 15 ft from the water's edge and so was moved to a higher location. It's located in Buxton, North Carolina on the Outer Banks and is a big tourist attraction.
This is lovely. Happy it was moved as I think lighthouses
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I love this lighthouse, and I love your watercolor. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!! And I would LOVE to see it in person one day:) Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful painting and interesting lighthouse! Love the black and white stripe. x Karen
ReplyDeleteGorgeous painting! I would love to see it in person. Not to many old lighthouses still around to visit. Thank you for the history of it also. It is nice to know where inspiration comes from. Have a wonderful week! Hugs, Rasz
ReplyDeleteOhhh I have seen this light house. Very nicely done especially with watercolors.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely piece Latane.
ReplyDeleteI love light-houses.
All the best Jan
What a beautiful painting. I adore light houses--and you've captured this one well. It is charming.
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