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The Portland Observatory, inbuilt 1807 at Portland, Maine, is that the last living maritime signal tower within the us. Exploitation each a telescope and signal flags, two-way communication between ship Associate in Nursingd shore was potential many hours before an incoming vessel reached the docks.
The 86-foot (26 m) tall observatory (7 stories) is octangular and lighthouse-shaped, with a rock base, and stands 222 feet (68 m) on top of water level. The observatory’s ‘lantern’ (cupola) enclosed a P & J Dolland Achromatic optical telescope, that may determine ships thirty miles (48 km) to ocean. That telescope disappeared from the observatory in 1939.
Greater Portland Landmarks, a non-profit organization, maintains the building. Guided tours with discussion concerning the history of the building and also the neighborhood ar provided by volunteer docents from legal holiday to Columbus Day for atiny low fee.
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