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Baltimore, Maryland
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Constructed in 1855, it was the first screwpile lighthouse built in the Chesapeake Bay, designed to withstand the bay's icy conditions.
In 1988, the lighthouse was moved from its original location at the mouth of the Patapsco River to Baltimore's Inner Harbor to preserve it as a historic landmark.
It stands as a testament to 19th-century maritime engineering and has been a part of Baltimore's history for over 150 years.
Its distinctive red, round, and two-story structure is a classic example of a screwpile lighthouse, which was a popular design in the Chesapeake Bay area.
The lighthouse is part of the Baltimore Museum of Industry, where visitors can explore its history and significance to the region.
The lighthouse was named after the shallow water shoal, or 'knoll,' it originally marked, which was seven feet deep.
