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The Lighthouse Lamp and Keeper Life Through History
The article traces lighthouse evolution from oil lamps to Fresnel lenses, describing lantern rooms, fuel logistics, and the roles of keepers. It notes the Split Rock station on Lake Superior, dangers at sea, and the shift to Coast Guard operation in 1939 with Boston Light as a remaining keepered site.
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Split Rock
Minn
Lake Superior
U.S
Coast Guard
Boston
Boston Harbor