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New Orleans, Louisiana
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Built in 1855, the lighthouse guided ships into the port of New Orleans, playing a vital role in the city's maritime history. Source: National Park Service
The lighthouse is designed in the classic New Orleans style, featuring a square tower made of brick and stucco, topped with a lantern room. Source: Lighthouse Friends
Despite being battered by storms like Hurricane Katrina, the lighthouse has been restored and stands as a testament to its resilience. Source: US Lighthouse Society
During the Civil War, the lighthouse was extinguished to prevent Union forces from using it as a navigational aid. Source: Louisiana State Museum
The Port Pontchartrain Lighthouse is located within the New Canal Lighthouse Museum and Education Center, offering insights into the region's maritime history. Source: New Canal Lighthouse
