Lighthouses hold a special place in our maritime history. Dating back to the 1800s, the towering beacons dotted the coastlines of the Great Lakes. Beaming light along the water, they led ships through ...
Crucial to the early development and growth of the United States was its ability to move passengers and essential goods on a network of railways and on boats that plied inland waterways, coastal ...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The lighthouses of Staten Island are not only a part of local scenery and life, but also testaments to the borough’s long maritime history and traditions. These buildings were ...