Record #:

4111

Author(s):

Shelton-Roberts, Cheryl; Yocum, Dwight

Abstract:

Until the 1820s, flames reflecting off a mirrored surface fired lighthouse beacons around the world. Around 1815, French civil engineer Augustin Fresnel designed a system to use prisms to refract light and focus a powerful beam. The United States resisted using the new system for years, until it proved to be cost- effective. The first of four Fresnel lenses was installed at Cape Hatteras in 1854. Fresnel lenses were used at Hatteras until 1935, when the lighthouse closed.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 66 Issue 12, May 1999, p42-43, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fresnel lenses; Lighthouses--Lighting

Record #:

24443

Author(s):

Railey, John

Abstract:

The author presents the various historical lighthouses found in North Carolina, providing a brief account of each lighthouse’s history and significance.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 58 Issue 10, March 1991, p20-24, il

Subject(s):

Lighthouses; Lighthouses--Outer Banks; Lighthouses--Lighting

Record #:

24479

Author(s):

Tyler, Phyllis

Abstract:

Though their role is no longer what it used to be, historic coastal lighthouses are still an important part of the state’s history and tourism industry. This article discusses the status of the various lighthouses, including the ones that are still active and those that may be in danger of falling.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 48 Issue 2, July 1980, p7-10, il

Subject(s):

Lighthouses; Lighthouses--Lighting; Tourism--North Carolina