MikeGay Head Lighthouse’s original first order Fresnel lens, on display at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, 2/17/2024. (See my previous post for photos of the lighthouse itself.) <br>
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Photo 1: The lens — beautifully displayed. <br>
Photo 2: The lens from the lower floor, with the clockwork mechanism visible. <br>
Photo 3: The much smaller electric light that replaced the original Fresnel lens, and remained in use until 1989, when it was replaced by the current optic. <br>
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The museum includes an exhibit about the 2015 project that moved the Gay Head Light away from the eroding clay cliffs, as well as lots of other Vineyard-related exhibits. Neat museum, beautiful building and grounds. <br>
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