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1716 - First lighthouse in America, "The Boston Light" built in Boston Harbor

In 1716, the first lighthouse in America, known as "The Boston Light," was constructed on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. The lighthouse was built to help guide ships safely into the busy harbor, which was a crucial hub for trade and commerce in colonial America. The Boston Light was a simple structure, consisting of a stone tower with a lantern room at the top, housing a large oil lamp that was lit at night to serve as a beacon for sailors.

The construction of the Boston Light marked an important development in maritime navigation in America, as it was the first of its kind in the country. The lighthouse not only helped ships navigate safely into Boston Harbor but also served as a symbol of the growing importance of maritime trade and navigation in the American colonies. Over the years, the Boston Light underwent several renovations and upgrades to improve its effectiveness, and it continues to operate to this day, making it the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the United States.

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