Cape Cod style
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Cape Cod stylewas a style oflighthousearchitecture that originated on Cape Cod inMassachusettsduring the early 1800s, and which became predominant to theWest Coast,where numerous well-preserved examples still exist. In such lighthouses, the light tower was attached directly to thekeeper's dwelling,and centered on the roof; entry was achieved through a stairway in the top floor of the dwelling.[1]
No lighthouses built in the Cape Cod style exist today on theEast Coast.[1]The originalAlcatraz Island Light,the first lighthouse to be built on theWest Coast,was built using this style.
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As there were similar lighthouses of this style built on the cape during the early 19th century, they came to be known as the 'Cape Cod style.' Unfortunately, no lighthouse of this design remains on the cape today.
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