Round Island Lighthouse Maine Art Print Painting - Coastal Nautical Landscape Ocean Decor

For my entire life I have been fascinated with lighthouses. As a lifelong New Englander I grew up around so many of these amazing structures and have always been drawn to them. Whenever I'm near the coast I make it a point to visit these landmarks, and I am always in awe of their beauty and of their historic value. The Round Island Lighthouse was constructed in 1895 to mark the southern side of the Round Island Channel. In 1936, the United States Coast Guard developed plans to construct another lighthouse, 1000 feet south of Mackinac Island, to mark the northern side of the navigable channel. However, World War II intervened, and construction was delayed. In the interim, a buoy with a radio beacon was moored near the site. The Coast Guard began construction on the Round Island Passage Light in 1947, and finished in 1948. ✨ Perfect For: • Coastal and nautical home decor • Lighthouse collectors and enthusiasts • Beach houses and vacation homes • Living rooms, offices, bedrooms, and galleries • Unique gifts for travelers, sailors, and history buffs • Digitally Printed • Printed with a Matte Finish on Heavy Duty Archival Paper • 200 GSM Heavy Weight Paper • Frame is not included.