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Interesting Facts:
The Nubble Lighthouse
made national news when, in 1977, the US Coast Guard selected the
photo of the Nubble Lighthouse to be taken on the Voyager II
spacecraft, believing it to be the quintessential lighthouse in
America. It was brought into outer space by NASA's "Voyager II"
which took the picture of the Cape Neddick (Nubble Lighthouse) into
space to represent "The American lighthouse."
David K. Winchester, a
Nubble Light keeper in the 1960s, used the the basket to transport
his son to school on the mainland, sending him over the swirling
waters below, until the unique technique was publicized in the
Boston Globe. Because of the newspaper piece, crowds started to show
for the twice-daily event. The U.S. Coast Guard, thinking it was not
in the best interest of the child to be 50 feet above the crashing
waters, put an end to it.
The Nubble Lighthouse
is the most photographed lighthouse in America.
Twice each year the
lighthouse is adorned with white lights, outlining the
 houses
and tower. The first event is known as "Christmas in July" and the
second is the Annual Lighting of the Nubble and both events are held
at Sohier Park. The Annual Lighting of the Nubble is always held the
first Saturday after Thanksgiving, This is a fun family evening with
a variety of entertainment. The lighthouse remains lit after dark
through the holiday season.
Want to see more scenic
photos of the Nubble Lighthouse in York Beach Maine and other Maine
related scenery? Check out these
scenic photos and tourist information on Wells Maine.
Nubble Light Welcome
Center and Gift Shop Hours:
May 3rd – May 16th 9:00
am – 4:00 pm
May 17th – October 19th
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Map and Directions
to the Nubble Lighthouse in York Beach Maine:
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Above map of the Nubble Lighthouse also offers
Satellite views, a terrain map and more photos of the Nubble
Lighthouse in York Beach Maine.
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